Tex. Occ. Code § 1702.168 · Subchapter G. SECURITY OFFICER COMMISSION REQUIREMENTS
FIREARM REQUIREMENTS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) In addition to the requirements of Section 1702.163(a), the commission by rule shall establish other qualifications for individuals who are employed in positions requiring the carrying of firearms. The qualifications may include:
(1) physical and mental standards; and
(2) other requirements that relate to the competency and reliability of individuals to carry firearms.
(b) The commission shall prescribe appropriate forms and adopt rules by which evidence is presented that the requirements are fulfilled.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.618, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 4.53, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 5.060, eff. September 1, 2019.
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