(a) The commission by rule shall establish minimum qualifications for a person to enroll in a training program under § 1701.251(a) that provides instruction in defensive tactics, arrest procedures, firearms, or use of a motor vehicle for law enforcement purposes.
(b) A person who is disqualified by law to be an officer or county jailer may not enroll in a training program described by Subsection (a).

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Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 1701.255

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) A person may not enroll in a peace officer training program under § 1701.251(a) unless the person has received:
(1) a high school diploma;
(2) a high school equivalency certificate; or
(3) an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least 24 months of active duty service.