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TX SB837

TX SB837
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers.


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Introduced
02/26/2021
In Committee
03/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021

Introduced Session

87th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Local Government 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 U.S. armed forces with at least two years of service before discharge. It also requires the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to issue a peace officer license to such veterans who meet the requirements. The bill directs the Commission to amend its rules to comply with these changes, which will take effect on September 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs (on 03/11/2021)

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