tx-May222026-109: 37 TAC §221.1 (New) — Proficiency Certificates
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The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (Commission) adopts new 37 Texas Administrative Code §221.12, Mental Health Telecommunicator Proficiency, without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 13, 2026 issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 1583). The rule will not be republished. The adopted new rule establishes a mental health proficiency certificate for telecommunicators. This proficiency certificate is similar in function to the mental health officer proficiency certificate for peace officers, county jailers, and justices of the peace from 37 Texas Administrative Code §221.11, Mental Health Officer Proficiency. This optional certificate will provide telecommunicators with relevant mental health training to better perform their job duties and responsibilities. The public comment period began on March 13, 2026, and ended on April 16, 2026, at the conclusion of the public meeting of the Commission. One public comment from the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute was received in support of adoption of the new rule as proposed. The new rule is adopted pursuant to Texas Occupations Code §1701.151, General Powers of Commission; Rulemaking Authority. Texas...
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