tx-July312026-36: 37 TAC §221.21 — Proficiency Certificates
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The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (Commission) proposes amended 37 Texas Administrative Code §221.21, Firearms Proficiency for Community Supervision Officers. This proposed amended rule would remove the requirements for community supervision and corrections department officers and parole officers to recertify firearms proficiency every year and to renew the certificate every two years. This would realign the rule with the provisions of Texas Occupations Code §1701.257 and allow the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to determine any recertification or requalification requirements. Mr. John P. Beauchamp, General Counsel, has determined that for each year of the first five years this proposed amended rule will be in effect, there will be no foreseeable fiscal implications to state or local governments as a result of enforcing or administering the proposed amendment. Mr. Beauchamp has determined that for each year of the first five years this proposed amended rule will be in effect, there will be a positive benefit to the public by conforming with Texas Occupations Code §1701.257. There will be no anticipated economic costs to persons required to comply with the proposed...
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