Tex. Occ. Code Section 1701.253
School Curriculum


(a)

The commission shall establish minimum curriculum requirements for preparatory and advanced courses and programs for schools subject to approval under Section 1701.251 (Training Programs; Instructors)(c)(1).

(a-1)

The commission by rule shall establish deadlines for an officer to complete any minimum curriculum requirements that are not completed as part of the officer’s basic training course.

(b)

In establishing requirements under this section, the commission shall require courses and programs to provide training in:

(1)

the recognition, investigation, and documentation of cases that involve child abuse and neglect, family violence, and sexual assault, including the use of best practices and trauma-informed response techniques to effectively recognize, investigate, and document those cases;

(2)

issues concerning sex offender characteristics; and

(3)

crime victims’ rights under Chapter 56A (Rights of Crime Victims), Code of Criminal Procedure, and Chapter 57 (Rights of Victims), Family Code, and the duty of law enforcement agencies to ensure that a victim is afforded those rights.

(b-1)

The commission shall consult with the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force established under Section 772.0064 (Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force), Government Code, regarding minimum curriculum requirements for training in the investigation and documentation of cases that involve sexual assault or other sex offenses.

(b-2)

Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 460 (S.B. 1402), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2023.

(c)

As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the commission shall establish a statewide comprehensive education and training program on civil rights, racial sensitivity, and cultural diversity for persons licensed under this chapter.

(d)

Training in documentation of cases required by Subsection (b) shall include instruction in:

(1)

making a written account of the extent of injuries sustained by the victim of an alleged offense;

(2)

recording by photograph or videotape the area in which an alleged offense occurred and the victim’s injuries;

(3)

recognizing and recording a victim’s statement that may be admissible as evidence in a proceeding concerning the matter about which the statement was made; and

(4)

recognizing and recording circumstances indicating that a victim may have been assaulted in the manner described by Section 22.01 (Assault)(b)(2)(B), Penal Code.

(e)

As part of the minimum curriculum requirements relating to the vehicle and traffic laws of this state, the commission shall require an education and training program on laws relating to the operation of motorcycles and to the wearing of protective headgear by motorcycle operators and passengers. In addition, the commission shall require education and training on motorcycle operator profiling awareness and sensitivity training.

(f)

Training for officers and recruits in investigation of cases required by Subsection (b)(1)(B) shall include instruction in preventing dual arrest whenever possible and conducting a thorough investigation to determine which person is the predominant aggressor when allegations of family violence from two or more opposing persons are received arising from the same incident.

(g)

As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the commission shall establish a statewide comprehensive education and training program on asset forfeiture under Chapter 59 (Forfeiture of Contraband), Code of Criminal Procedure, for officers licensed under this chapter.

(h)

As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the commission shall establish a statewide comprehensive education and training program on racial profiling for officers licensed under this chapter.

(i)

As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the commission shall establish a statewide comprehensive education and training program on identity theft under Section 32.51 (Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information), Penal Code, for officers licensed under this chapter.

(j)

As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the commission shall require an officer to complete a 40-hour statewide education and training program on de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to facilitate interaction with persons with mental impairments. The program must include instruction on interacting with persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, including instruction on techniques for recognizing symptoms, communicating effectively, employing alternatives to physical restraints, and identifying signs of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. An officer may not satisfy the requirements of this subsection or Section 1701.402 (Proficiency Certificates)(g) by taking an online course on de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to facilitate interaction with persons with mental impairments.

(k)

As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the commission shall establish a statewide comprehensive education and training program for officers licensed under this chapter that covers the laws of this state and of the United States pertaining to peace officers.

(l)

As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the commission shall require an officer licensed by the commission on or after January 1, 2016, to complete a canine encounter training program established by the commission under Section 1701.261 (Canine Encounter Training Program).

(m)

As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the commission shall establish a statewide comprehensive education and training program on procedures for interacting with drivers who are deaf or hard of hearing, as defined by Section 81.001 (Definitions), Human Resources Code, including identifying specialty license plates issued to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing under Section 504.204 (Persons Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing), Transportation Code.

(n)

As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the commission shall require an officer to complete a statewide education and training program on de-escalation techniques to facilitate interaction with members of the public, including techniques for limiting the use of force resulting in bodily injury.

(o)

As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the commission shall require an officer to complete the civilian interaction training program developed under Section 1701.268 (Civilian Interaction Training Program).

(p)

As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the commission shall require an officer to complete the basic education and training program on the trafficking of persons developed under Section 1701.258 (Education and Training Programs on Trafficking of Persons)(a).

(q)

As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the commission shall require an officer to complete a training program of not less than 16 hours on responding to an active shooter as developed by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center at Texas State University--San Marcos. An officer shall complete the program not later than the last day of the first full continuing education training period that begins on or after the date the officer is licensed under this chapter unless the officer completes the program as part of the officer’s basic training course. Completion of a training program under this subsection satisfies any other requirement, other than a continuing education requirement under Section 1701.3525 (Active Shooter Response Training Required for Officers), for the officer to complete a training program on responding to active shootings, including under Section 37.0812 (Training Policy: School District Peace Officers and School Resource Officers)(a), Education Code.

(q)

As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the commission shall require an officer to complete the basic education and training program developed under Section 1701.272 (Training Program on Responding to Sexual Abuse or Assault). An officer shall complete the program not later than the last day of the first full continuing education training period after the date the officer is licensed under this chapter unless the officer completes the program as part of the officer’s basic training course.

(q)

As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the commission shall establish a basic education and training program on missing children and missing persons, including instruction on the associated reporting requirements under Chapter 63 (Missing Children and Missing Persons), Code of Criminal Procedure. An officer shall complete the program not later than the second anniversary of the date the officer is licensed under this chapter unless the officer completes the program as part of the officer’s basic training course.

(q)

As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the commission shall require an officer to complete a training program on responding to and investigating child fatalities, including the protocols for reporting and investigating child fatalities developed under Subchapter F (Definitions), Chapter 264 (Child Welfare Services), Family Code, the differences between sudden unexpected infant death and sudden infant death syndrome, and the relevant regulations applicable to child-care facilities. An officer shall complete the program not later than the second anniversary of the date the officer is licensed under this chapter unless the officer completes the program as part of the officer’s basic training course.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 657, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 897, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 929, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2001; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 947, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1034, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 2001; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14.007, eff. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1326, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 393 (S.B. 1473), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1172 (H.B. 3389), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 31 (H.B. 593), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 642 (S.B. 1987), Sec. 2, eff. January 1, 2016.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 24.001(31), eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 513 (S.B. 30), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 950 (S.B. 1849), Sec. 4.02, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 76 (S.B. 971), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 107 (S.B. 586), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 411 (H.B. 1590), Sec. 4, eff. June 4, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 4170), Sec. 21.001(38), eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 2.57, eff. January 1, 2021.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 715 (H.B. 292), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 102 (S.B. 1852), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 307 (H.B. 568), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 460 (S.B. 1402), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2023.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 460 (S.B. 1402), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2023.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2660), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2023.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 979 (S.B. 2429), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2023.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1070 (S.B. 533), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1104 (S.B. 1445), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: Section 1701.253 — School Curriculum, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.­1701.­htm#1701.­253 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

1701.001
Definitions
1701.002
Application of Sunset Act
1701.003
Application of Chapter
1701.004
Reference to Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
1701.051
Commission Membership
1701.052
Eligibility of Public Members
1701.053
Membership and Employee Restrictions
1701.054
Terms
1701.055
Officers
1701.056
Grounds for Removal
1701.057
Compensation
1701.058
Meetings
1701.059
Training
1701.060
Application of Open Records Law and Administrative Procedure Law
1701.101
Executive Director
1701.102
Personnel
1701.103
Division of Responsibilities
1701.104
Qualifications and Standards of Conduct Information
1701.105
Career Ladder Program
1701.106
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
1701.151
General Powers of Commission
1701.152
Rules Relating to Hiring Date of Peace Officer
1701.153
Reports from Agencies and Schools
1701.154
Fees
1701.155
Gifts and Grants
1701.156
Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Fund
1701.157
Money Allocated and Used for Training or Continuing Education
1701.159
Active and Inactive Peace Officers
1701.160
Authority to Commission Investigators as Peace Officers
1701.161
Provision of State Flag to Next of Kin of Deceased Peace Officer
1701.162
Records and Audit Requirements
1701.163
Minimum Standards for Law Enforcement Agencies
1701.164
Collection of Certain Incident-based Data Submitted by Law Enforcement Agencies
1701.165
Advisory Committees
1701.166
Subpoena
1701.167
Policy Regarding Examination of License Holder or Applicant
1701.168
Licensing Status Database
1701.169
Law Enforcement Database
1701.170
Submission of Revoked License to National Database
1701.201
Public Interest Information
1701.202
Complaints
1701.203
Records of Complaints
1701.204
Public Participation
1701.205
Officer Personal Service Reports
1701.251
Training Programs
1701.252
Program and School Requirements
1701.253
School Curriculum
1701.254
Risk Assessment and Inspections
1701.255
Enrollment Qualifications
1701.256
Instruction in Weapons Proficiency Required
1701.257
Firearms Training Program for Supervision Officers
1701.258
Education and Training Programs on Trafficking of Persons
1701.259
Firearms Training Program for Juvenile Probation Officers
1701.260
Training for Holders of License to Carry a Handgun
1701.261
Canine Encounter Training Program
1701.262
Training for School District Peace Officers and School Resource Officers
1701.263
Education and Training Program for School District Peace Officers and School Resource Officers
1701.264
Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injuries Training
1701.265
Trauma Affected Veterans Training
1701.266
Training Program Relating to Child Safety Check Alert List
1701.267
Training Program for Court Security Officers
1701.268
Civilian Interaction Training Program
1701.269
Training Program and Policies for Peace Officers
1701.270
Required Policies for Law Enforcement Agencies
1701.271
Training Program Relating to County Jailer Interactions with Persons with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities
1701.272
Training Program on Responding to Sexual Abuse or Assault
1701.301
License Required
1701.302
Certain Elected Law Enforcement Officers
1701.303
License Application
1701.304
Examination
1701.305
Examination Results
1701.306
Psychological and Physical Examination
1701.307
Issuance of Officer or County Jailer License
1701.308
Weapons Proficiency
1701.309
Age Requirement
1701.310
Appointment of County Jailer
1701.311
Provisional License for Workforce Shortage
1701.312
Disqualification: Felony Conviction or Placement on Community Supervision
1701.313
Disqualification: Conviction of Barratry
1701.315
License Requirements for Persons with Military Special Forces Training
1701.316
Reactivation of Peace Officer License
1701.351
Continuing Education Required for Peace Officers
1701.352
Continuing Education Programs
1701.353
Continuing Education Procedures
1701.354
Continuing Education for Deputy Constables
1701.355
Continuing Demonstration of Weapons Proficiency
1701.356
Certain Officers: Reactivation and Continuing Education Not Required
1701.357
Weapons Proficiency for Qualified Retired Law Enforcement Officers
1701.358
Initial Training and Continuing Education for Police Chiefs
1701.359
Border Operations Training Program
1701.401
Professional Achievement
1701.402
Proficiency Certificates
1701.403
Investigative Hypnosis
1701.404
Certification of Officers for Mental Health Assignments
1701.405
Telecommunicators
1701.451
Preemployment Procedure
1701.452
Employment Termination Report
1701.453
Maintenance of Reports
1701.454
Confidentiality
1701.455
Subpoena
1701.456
Immunity from Liability
1701.457
Limitation on Commission Authority
1701.458
Venue
1701.501
Disciplinary Action
1701.502
Felony Conviction or Placement on Community Supervision
1701.503
Barratry Conviction
1701.504
Hearing
1701.505
Administrative Procedure
1701.506
Appeal
1701.507
Administrative Penalties
1701.551
Criminal Penalty for Appointment or Retention of Certain Persons
1701.552
Criminal Penalty for Appointment of Person Not Certified for Investigative Hypnosis
1701.553
Criminal Penalty for Appointment or Retention of Persons with Certain Convictions
1701.554
Venue
1701.601
Definition
1701.602
License Required
1701.603
Firearms Accident Prevention Program
1701.621
Definitions
1701.622
General Powers and Duties
1701.623
Contract with Institution of Higher Education
1701.624
Confidentiality of Participant Information
1701.625
Protections Related to Licensure
1701.626
Annual Report
1701.651
Definitions
1701.652
Grants for Body Worn Cameras
1701.653
Reporting
1701.654
Interagency or Interlocal Contracts
1701.655
Body Worn Camera Policy
1701.656
Training
1701.657
Recording Interactions with the Public
1701.658
Use of Personal Equipment
1701.659
Offense
1701.660
Recordings as Evidence
1701.661
Release of Information Recorded by Body Worn Camera
1701.662
Body Worn Camera Recordings
1701.663
Production of Body Worn Camera Recording in Response to Voluminous Public Information Requests
1701.701
Definitions
1701.702
Administration of Epinephrine
1701.703
Prescription of Epinephrine
1701.704
Maintenance and Administration of Epinephrine Auto-injectors
1701.705
Notification of Administration of Epinephrine Auto-injector
1701.706
Gifts, Grants, and Donations
1701.707
Not Practice of Health Care
1701.708
Immunity from Liability
1701.709
Governmental Immunity Not Waived
1701.1521
Use of Technology
1701.1522
Alternative Dispute Resolution
1701.1523
Electronic Submission of Forms, Data, and Documents
1701.1524
Rules Relating to Consequences of Criminal Conviction or Deferred Adjudication
1701.1525
Rules Related to Acceptance of Credit Hours for Completion of Certain High School Courses
1701.2035
Tracking and Analysis of Complaint and Violation Data
1701.2515
Certificate Required to Provide Active Shooter Training at Public Schools and Institutions of Higher Education
1701.2551
Basic Peace Officer Training Course
1701.2561
Firearms Training for County Jailers
1701.2581
Voluntary Advanced Education and Training Program on Missing Children and Missing Persons
1701.3035
Out-of-state License Holders
1701.3071
Issuance of Telecommunicator License
1701.3075
Qualified Applicant Awaiting Appointment
1701.3095
Licensing of Certain Veterans Who Are Legal Permanent Residents
1701.3135
Disqualification: Revocation or Suspension in Another State
1701.3161
Reactivation of Peace Officer License: Retired Peace Officers
1701.3525
Active Shooter Response Training Required for Officers
1701.3545
Initial Training and Continuing Education for Constables
1701.4045
Certification of Officers for Family Violence and Sexual Assault Assignments
1701.4522
Misconduct Investigation and Hiring Procedures
1701.4535
Personnel File
1701.5011
Emergency Suspension
1701.6521
Grants for Body Worn Camera Data Storage

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

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