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TX SB1218

TX SB1218
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers.


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Introduced
02/27/2019
In Committee
03/07/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019

Introduced Session

86th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Local Government Code and the Occupations Code to allow political subdivisions that employ peace officers to commission and employ as a peace officer a legal permanent resident of the United States who is an honorably discharged veteran of the armed forces. It also requires the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to issue a peace officer license to such a person as long as they meet the other requirements for a license.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs (on 03/07/2019)

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