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Texas licenses county jailers through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), while state prison officers are trained by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and hold no license. Since 2023 the State has tightened temporary jailer appointments, required yearly de-escalation and behavioral health training for TDCJ officers, added a veterans-interaction course for jailers, raised penalties for staff who smuggle drugs, written a less-lethal force justification into the Penal Code, and required jail-operating sheriffs to seek 287(g) agreements.

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At a glance

Certifying body
Split. County jailers are licensed by TCOLE, which also licenses peace officers (Occ. Code ch. 1701; 1701.310); see the Texas Officer Ledger page. TDCJ correctional officers are not TCOLE-licensed; TDCJ trains them under Government Code chapter 493. Community supervision (probation) officers are certified by TDCJ’s Community Justice Assistance Division (CJAD) (Gov. Code 509.008). Parole officers are TDCJ Parole Division employees who must meet the same qualifications as community supervision officers (508.113(c)).
Statute
Occupations Code chapter 1701 (jailer licensing); Government Code chapter 511 (Commission on Jail Standards); Government Code chapters 493, 501, and 508 (TDCJ, inmate welfare, parole); chapters 76 and 509 (community supervision and corrections departments, CJAD); Local Government Code 361.082 (restraint of jail inmates in labor). Rules: 37 TAC Part 7 (TCOLE) and Part 9, chapters 251 to 301 (Commission on Jail Standards).
Minimum standards
County jailers: no one may be appointed, except temporarily, without completing a TCOLE preparatory program in county jail operation that includes at least 8 hours of mental health training and, since September 1, 2025, the veterans-interaction program (Occ. Code 1701.310(a)). Jailers may be 18 (37 TAC 217.1). A temporary jailer must enroll in training within 90 days and finish within a year or be removed (1701.310(b)). TDCJ correctional officers: no statutory minimum age or education standard was checked, and TDCJ’s careers page did not display requirements on October 20, 2026. Community supervision officers need a bachelor’s degree (Gov. Code 76.005(b)); peace officers may not serve as supervision or parole officers (76.005(c); 508.113(d)).
Basic training
County jailers: TCOLE’s Basic County Corrections Course (course 1121) runs “a minimum of 120 hours” under the January 2026 instructor guide, including the mental health block and, since 2025, an “Interacting with Veterans in a Jail Setting” module (TCOLE curriculum page). TDCJ correctional officers: preservice training must include de-escalation, crisis intervention, and behavioral health content (Gov. Code 493.0325(e), since September 1, 2025); the academy’s length was not found on an official page. Community supervision officers must complete CJAD certification coursework and an exam within one year of hire (509.008(b)).
In-service training
County jailers: the legislatively required continuing education is Cultural Diversity (course 3939) each 4-year training cycle (37 TAC 218.3(c)(2), as amended effective September 1, 2026); jailers who carry firearms must first hold the Jailer Firearms certificate (218.3(d)(10)). Jailers have no hourly requirement in 218.3 like the 40 hours every 24 months for peace officers. TDCJ correctional officers and their direct supervisors must complete de-escalation, crisis intervention, and behavioral health training every year (Gov. Code 493.0325(e)).
Decertification
Jailer licenses are TCOLE licenses, so the chapter 1701 sanctions, the confidential licensing database, and the national revocation registry described on the Texas Officer Ledger page apply to them (Occ. Code 1701.168, 1701.170, 1701.501 to 1701.502). No public list. No decertification system exists for TDCJ correctional officers, who hold no license; HB 4614 (2025), which would have licensed them, did not pass.
Jail standards
Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS). It must adopt minimum standards for construction, equipment, maintenance, and operation of county jails and for the custody, care, and treatment of prisoners (Gov. Code 511.009(a)), inspects jails, and is continued until September 1, 2035 (511.003). Jails must report licensed jailer turnover monthly (511.0102). Standards: 37 TAC Part 9.
Probation and parole officers
Community supervision officers work for local community supervision and corrections departments. They need a bachelor’s degree, must follow a CJAD code of ethics, and must be CJAD-certified within one year of hire (extendable one year) or the department may not keep employing them (Gov. Code 76.005, 509.008). Parole officers must meet the same qualifications (508.113(c)). Since September 1, 2025, the Parole Division may set up a waiver procedure when qualified applicants are unavailable (508.113(e)), and the Board of Criminal Justice sets the parole officer salary career ladder by rule (508.1131).
Restrictive housing
TDCJ may not confine an inmate in administrative segregation without a prior mental health assessment, or if the assessment shows it is inappropriate (Gov. Code 501.068). It may not place in administrative segregation an inmate who is pregnant or gave birth in the preceding 30 days unless the director or a designee finds a reasonable belief of harm or escape (501.114(a)). Administrative segregation inmates must be single-celled (501.113). County jails must notify TCJS of policy changes on placing pregnant prisoners in solitary confinement or administrative segregation (511.0103). No general time limit exists in statute; 2023 and 2025 bills to limit administrative segregation did not pass.
Corrections use of force
Since June 20, 2025, a “guard employed by a correctional facility” or peace officer is justified in using a less-lethal force weapon when and to the degree the person reasonably believes it necessary to carry out official duties, if the use substantially complies with training (Penal Code 9.55). TDCJ may not place restraints around the ankles, legs, or waist of a woman whose pregnancy is confirmed unless needed to prevent harm or escape (Gov. Code 501.066). County jails: TCJS rules must bar restraints on a prisoner confirmed pregnant for the whole pregnancy and at least 12 weeks after birth, absent a supervisory finding of an immediate and credible escape risk or an immediate and serious threat, or a health care professional’s determination; staff must use the least restrictive restraints and remove them at a provider’s request (Gov. Code 511.0104), and jails report each use to TCJS annually by February 1 (511.0105). Local Gov. Code 361.082 separately covers labor, delivery, and recovery in county and municipal jails. TDCJ must refer an employee’s assault on an inmate to law enforcement (Gov. Code 501.002).

Changes, 2023 to 2026

  • Sheriffs who run jails must seek 287(g) immigration agreements

    SB 8 (89th Leg., R.S.), new Gov. Code chapter 753Effective January 1, 2026; sheriffs must comply by December 1, 2026

    “The sheriff of each county that operates a jail or contracts with a private vendor to operate a jail shall request and enter into an immigration law enforcement agreement,” such as a 287(g) agreement, authorizing the sheriff’s officers, employees, and contractors to enforce federal immigration law, and must ask again at least once a year if refused (753.051). Sheriffs must allocate staff and funding to carry it out (753.053). Comptroller grants of $80,000 to $140,000, by county size, can pay people performing duties under the agreement. TCJS must send its jail population reports to the comptroller (753.152), and the attorney general may sue sheriffs who do not comply.

    For corrections staff: Jail staff may be designated and trained under a 287(g) jail enforcement agreement by December 1, 2026.

    SB 8 (89R) enrolled

  • TDCJ must house inmates by sex; private spaces in public facilities designated by sex

    SB 8 (89th Leg., 2nd C.S.), new Gov. Code chapter 3002Effective the 91st day after the session ended September 4, 2025: December 4, 2025 (computed)

    State agencies and political subdivisions must designate multiple-occupancy private spaces for one sex, with exceptions for entry for custodial, maintenance, medical, law enforcement, and order-and-safety purposes (3002.051 to 3002.053). New 3002.054: “The Texas Department of Criminal Justice shall ensure inmates are housed in a correctional facility, including a dormitory or cellblock of a correctional facility, according to the inmate’s sex,” with Board rules to implement it.

    For corrections staff: Staff who enter opposite-sex restrooms or showers for security or order fall within the custodial and law enforcement exceptions; housing assignments follow TDCJ’s rules.

    SB 8 (89-2) enrolled Session dates, Legislative Reference Library

  • Jovian Motley Act: yearly de-escalation and behavioral health training for TDCJ officers

    HB 2756 (89th Leg., R.S.), ch. 171, new Gov. Code 493.0325Effective September 1, 2025; training available by December 1, 2025

    TDCJ must train correctional officers and their direct supervisors in de-escalation and crisis intervention: communication; alternatives to physical restraints, including shields, chemical dispensing devices, and less-lethal weapons; limiting force that causes bodily injury; lighting; cell-extraction safety; lifesaving procedures; and how many staff to involve. It must also train them in behavioral health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disability awareness, crisis recognition, suicide prevention, and employee assistance programs. “The training required by this section must be included in the department’s preservice training for correctional officers and completed annually by employees described by Subsection (a).”

    For corrections staff: TDCJ officers and sergeants must complete this block every year; it covers cell extractions and limiting injury in use of force.

    HB 2756 enrolled Gov. Code 493.0325

  • County jailer training on interacting with veterans

    SB 1563 (89th Leg., R.S.), ch. 840, new Occ. Code 1701.273Effective September 1, 2025; current jailers must finish by August 31, 2027

    TCOLE, with the Texas Veterans Commission, must develop a training program for county jailers on interacting with veterans. Amended 1701.310(a) adds the program to the required preparatory jailer course alongside the 8-hour mental health requirement. “A county jailer who, on the effective date of this Act, holds a county jailer license shall complete the training program … not later than August 31, 2027.” TCOLE added the module to course 1121. HB 33 of the same session also added a section 1701.273, on incident response training, so one will need renumbering.

    For corrections staff: Every jailer licensed on September 1, 2025 must complete the veterans-interaction course by August 31, 2027.

    SB 1563 enrolled TCOLE curriculum page

  • Higher penalties for correctional employees who smuggle drugs or alcohol

    HB 3464 (89th Leg., R.S.), amending Penal Code 38.11Effective September 1, 2025, for offenses on or after that date

    The base offense of bringing prohibited substances into a correctional facility stays a third-degree felony. Under new 38.11(g-1), the offense “is a felony of the second degree if the actor is employed by the correctional facility” and the item is an alcoholic beverage, controlled substance, or dangerous drug. If the employee’s controlled substance or dangerous drug causes the death of a person in custody, it is a first-degree felony, punishable by 15 to 99 years or life and a fine of up to $250,000 (g-2).

    For corrections staff: Staff drug or alcohol smuggling is a second-degree felony, and first-degree if an inmate dies from a smuggled controlled substance or dangerous drug.

    HB 3464 enrolled

  • Legislative leave pool for TDCJ correctional officers

    HB 1828 (89th Leg., R.S.), ch. 517, new Gov. Code 493.0075Effective September 1, 2025

    “The executive director shall allow a correctional officer employed by the department to voluntarily transfer to a legislative leave pool up to eight hours of compensatory time or annual leave per year.” Officers may draw from the pool for legislative leave on behalf of an employment-related association with at least 5,000 active or retired members and a board of directors, with the association president’s consent. Draws are capped at 80 hours per 160-hour work cycle and 480 hours per fiscal year. The Board of Criminal Justice adopts the rules.

    For corrections staff: Officers active in large correctional employee associations can take pooled leave for legislative work, within the 480-hour yearly cap.

    HB 1828 enrolled

  • TDCJ sunset act: comp time no longer lapses, parole officer waivers, salary ladder by rule

    SB 2405 (89th Leg., R.S.), ch. 1022Effective September 1, 2025

    Continues TDCJ and the Board of Criminal Justice. Staff provisions: TDCJ compensatory time not taken within 24 months “shall be credited to the employee’s accumulated vacation leave” instead of lapsing, for time accrued before or after the effective date (Gov. Code 659.015(k)). The Parole Division may set a waiver procedure when it cannot hire parole officers who meet the qualifications (508.113(e)). The Board, not the executive director, sets the parole officer salary career ladder by rule, and the requirement to base salary on classification and years of service is struck (508.1131). TDCJ must report by December 1, 2026 on parole supervision approaches and proposed maximum caseloads (new 508.1143). Custodial officer retirement status now covers TDCJ employees with qualifying inmate contact across the department, not only in the correctional institutions division (811.001(8)).

    For corrections staff: Unused TDCJ comp time older than 24 months now moves to vacation leave instead of being lost.

    SB 2405 enrolled Bill history

  • Community supervision departments may share supervisee location data with police and prosecutors

    SB 1020 (89th Leg., R.S.), sec. 6, adding Gov. Code 76.019(c)Effective September 1, 2025

    “A department may release data or information, including electronic monitoring data, reporting dates, contact information, family and collateral contacts, and addresses, related to the location of a person who is supervised by the department to law enforcement or the office of the attorney representing the state for the purpose of locating the person or serving a warrant.” The act also changed bond-office and electronic-monitoring tamper notice rules.

    For corrections staff: Supervision officers may give monitoring and address data to police serving a warrant on an absconder.

    SB 1020 enrolled

  • Statutory justification for less-lethal force by correctional guards

    SB 2570 (89th Leg., R.S.), ch. 514, new Penal Code 9.55Signed and effective June 20, 2025

    “This section applies only to a guard employed by a correctional facility or a peace officer who is engaged in the discharge of the guard’s or officer’s official duties.” Such a person is justified in using a less-lethal force weapon, such as a projectile launcher, chemical dispensing device, striking device, or stun gun, when and to the degree the person reasonably believes it necessary to carry out official duties, if the use substantially complies with the person’s training. It applies to conduct on or after June 20, 2025.

    For corrections staff: The defense depends on following your training; keep chemical-agent, impact-weapon, and stun gun qualification records current.

    SB 2570 enrolled Penal Code 9.55

  • TDCJ reports on meetings with employee organizations go to standing committees

    SB 860 (89th Leg., R.S.), ch. 780Signed and effective June 20, 2025

    Abolishes the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee. The TDCJ director’s annual report on management meetings with employee organizations, signed by the organizations, now goes to each standing committee with jurisdiction over TDCJ (Gov. Code 493.027(b)). The report must still “include a statement from each party regarding the impact of the meetings on the recruitment and retention of department employees and on employee morale.”

    For corrections staff: Officer associations’ signed statements on morale and retention now go directly to the corrections committees.

    SB 860 enrolled

  • Temporary county jailers: six-month extensions and a two-year cap

    HB 2183 (88th Leg., R.S.), ch. 134, amending Occ. Code 1701.310Effective September 1, 2023

    Existing law already required a temporary jailer to enroll in the preparatory program within 90 days and finish within a year, and barred renewal. The act adds: “A temporary appointment may not be renewed, except that the sheriff may petition the commission to extend the temporary appointment for a period not to exceed six months.” A person who left a temporary appointment may be appointed temporarily again only if in good standing. After two years of cumulative temporary service, a person must wait a year after leaving before another temporary appointment. A jailer whose license went inactive may be appointed temporarily.

    For corrections staff: A sheriff can seek one six-month extension for a temporary jailer who has not finished the basic course, but temporary service is capped at two years.

    HB 2183 enrolled Occ. Code 1701.310

  • TDCJ procedures for transporting female inmates to medical care

    SB 1146 (88th Leg., R.S.), ch. 1162, new Gov. Code 501.0515Effective September 1, 2023

    TDCJ must set procedures for regularly scheduled transport of female inmates to nonemergency medical care, at UTMB Galveston or other facilities, that ensure “any searches conducted are performed in an area and manner that conforms with the requirements of the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003.” Buses must have bathrooms and enough toilet paper and feminine hygiene products, and transports must provide enough food and enough beds at overnight stops. The act also added 501.071, on telemedicine and on-site care.

    For corrections staff: Transport officers moving female inmates must follow TDCJ’s PREA search and bus-equipment procedures.

    Gov. Code 501.0515 Bill history

Enacted, not yet in force, pending, and bills that did not pass

  • 287(g) compliance deadline (December 1, 2026): every jail-operating sheriff must have complied with Gov. Code 753.051(a) (SB 8, 89R, sec. 2). SB 8
  • TDCJ parole caseload report and 10-year facilities plan (December 1, 2026): both are due under SB 2405 (Gov. Code 508.1143 and 493.036). Statewide caseload pilots are barred until the report is filed, and 508.1143 expires September 1, 2027. SB 2405
  • Veterans-interaction course for current jailers (August 31, 2027): all jailers licensed on September 1, 2025 must complete it (SB 1563). SB 1563
  • TCJS 2026 rule package: amendments to 37 TAC 251.6, 253.1, 259.132, 265.4, 265.5, 265.7, and 273.2 and new 273.9 were proposed June 12, 2026 (51 TexReg 3862 to 3868). TCJS’s August 2026 “Adopted Rules” posting says they were adopted without changes but gives no effective date, so they are not dated here.

These bills were not enacted. 89th Legislature (2025): HB 4614 (state licensing of TDCJ correctional officers; passed the House, referred to Senate Criminal Justice on May 16, 2025); HB 1409 and SB 2381 (limits on administrative segregation); HB 3725 (solitary confinement); HB 4764 (annual administrative segregation report); HB 489, HB 1315, SB 169, and others (TDCJ facility temperatures); HB 2103 (mental health leave for jailers; passed the House). 88th Legislature (2023): HB 812 (administrative segregation limits), HB 1524 (body-worn cameras for correctional officers; passed the House), and HB 1355 and others (TDCJ air conditioning). HB 4614 history

The 89th Legislature’s regular and called sessions have ended; the 90th Legislature convenes in January 2027.

Checked and unchanged

  • TCJS sunset date: Gov. Code 511.003 now reads September 1, 2035, as amended by SB 1659 (88R, 2023, sec. 3.07); the prior date was not compared.
  • Not verified: TDCJ correctional officer hiring minimums and preservice academy length, which TDCJ’s careers pages did not display on October 20, 2026.
  • Statute text was read from the Legislature’s own file server that the statutes site loads; links on this page use the statutes.capitol.texas.gov addresses.

Bills in the legislature

Bills in the current session whose title concerns corrections officers, jails, probation and parole, and conditions of confinement, found automatically in LegiScan's copy of the legislature's records and refreshed daily (last on October 21, 2026). This list is not reviewed by an editor and is not a summary of the bills; each links to the legislature's own page, which controls. Bills that become law are added to the dated entries above once checked.

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The law, section by section

Every section of the statutes and rules this page relies on that could be read from an official source, 1491 in all, each linked to the official text. Headings are copied from the official tables of contents, checked October 21, 2026.

Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1701: Law Enforcement OfficersStatute · 160 sections

Official text current through Texas Legislature TCSS chapter pages; latest amending session cited in the listed chapters: 2025, 89, R.S. (read 2026-10-21). Same list as the Officer Ledger library, re-read 2026-10-21. Section 1701.273 appears twice in the official chapter (two versions enacted in 2025), and both are listed. Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1701, official text

SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

  • 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

SUBCHAPTER B. TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT

SUBCHAPTER C. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PERSONNEL

  • 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; PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
  • 1701.106 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY; REPORT

SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION

  • 1701.151 GENERAL POWERS OF COMMISSION; RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
  • 1701.152 RULES RELATING TO HIRING DATE OF PEACE OFFICER
  • 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
  • 1701.153 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

SUBCHAPTER E. PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

SUBCHAPTER F. TRAINING PROGRAMS, SCHOOLS, AND POLICIES

  • 1701.251 TRAINING PROGRAMS; INSTRUCTORS
  • 1701.2515 CERTIFICATE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
  • 1701.252 PROGRAM AND SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS; ADVISORY BOARD
  • 1701.253 SCHOOL CURRICULUM
  • 1701.254 RISK ASSESSMENT AND INSPECTIONS
  • 1701.255 ENROLLMENT QUALIFICATIONS
  • 1701.2551 BASIC PEACE OFFICER TRAINING COURSE
  • 1701.256 INSTRUCTION IN WEAPONS PROFICIENCY REQUIRED
  • 1701.2561 FIREARMS TRAINING FOR COUNTY JAILERS
  • 1701.257 FIREARMS TRAINING PROGRAM FOR SUPERVISION OFFICERS
  • 1701.258 EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS ON TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS
  • 1701.2581 VOLUNTARY ADVANCED EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM ON MISSING CHILDREN AND MISSING PERSONS
  • 1701.259 FIREARMS TRAINING PROGRAM FOR JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICERS
  • 1701.260 TRAINING FOR HOLDERS OF LICENSE TO CARRY A HANDGUN; CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR APPOINTMENT AS SCHOOL MARSHAL
  • 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
  • 1701.273 TRAINING ON INCIDENT RESPONSE AND COMMAND
  • 1701.273 TRAINING PROGRAM RELATING TO COUNTY JAILER INTERACTIONS WITH VETERANS

SUBCHAPTER G. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS; DISQUALIFICATIONS AND EXEMPTIONS

  • 1701.301 LICENSE REQUIRED
  • 1701.302 CERTAIN ELECTED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; LICENSE REQUIRED
  • 1701.303 LICENSE APPLICATION; DUTIES OF APPOINTING ENTITY
  • 1701.3035 OUT-OF-STATE LICENSE HOLDERS
  • 1701.304 EXAMINATION
  • 1701.305 EXAMINATION RESULTS
  • 1701.306 PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
  • 1701.307 ISSUANCE OF OFFICER OR COUNTY JAILER LICENSE
  • 1701.3071 ISSUANCE OF TELECOMMUNICATOR LICENSE
  • 1701.3075 QUALIFIED APPLICANT AWAITING APPOINTMENT
  • 1701.308 WEAPONS PROFICIENCY
  • 1701.309 AGE REQUIREMENT
  • 1701.3095 LICENSING OF CERTAIN VETERANS WHO ARE LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENTS
  • 1701.310 APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY JAILER; TRAINING REQUIRED
  • 1701.311 PROVISIONAL LICENSE FOR WORKFORCE SHORTAGE
  • 1701.312 DISQUALIFICATION: FELONY CONVICTION OR PLACEMENT ON COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
  • 1701.313 DISQUALIFICATION: CONVICTION OF BARRATRY
  • 1701.3135 DISQUALIFICATION: REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION IN ANOTHER STATE
  • 1701.314 EXEMPTION: OFFICER APPOINTED BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1, 1970
  • 1701.315 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONS WITH MILITARY SPECIAL FORCES TRAINING
  • 1701.316 REACTIVATION OF PEACE OFFICER LICENSE
  • 1701.3161 REACTIVATION OF PEACE OFFICER LICENSE: RETIRED PEACE OFFICERS
  • 1701.317 LIMITATION ON INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR LICENSE RENEWAL
  • 1701.318 CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR PEACE OFFICERS TO CONDUCT POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS

SUBCHAPTER H. CONTINUING EDUCATION AND YEARLY WEAPONS PROFICIENCY

  • 1701.351 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIRED FOR PEACE OFFICERS
  • 1701.352 CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
  • 1701.3525 ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE TRAINING REQUIRED FOR OFFICERS
  • 1701.3526 CONTINUING EDUCATION ON INCIDENT RESPONSE AND COMMAND
  • 1701.353 CONTINUING EDUCATION PROCEDURES
  • 1701.354 CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR DEPUTY CONSTABLES
  • 1701.3545 INITIAL TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR 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

SUBCHAPTER I. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND RECOGNITION

  • 1701.401 PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
  • 1701.402 PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATES
  • 1701.403 INVESTIGATIVE HYPNOSIS
  • 1701.404 CERTIFICATION OF OFFICERS FOR MENTAL HEALTH ASSIGNMENTS
  • 1701.4045 CERTIFICATION OF OFFICERS FOR FAMILY VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT ASSIGNMENTS
  • 1701.405 TELECOMMUNICATORS

SUBCHAPTER J. EMPLOYMENT RECORDS AND PREEMPLOYMENT PROCEDURE

SUBCHAPTER K. DISCIPLINARY GROUNDS AND PROCEDURES

SUBCHAPTER L. CRIMINAL PENALTY

  • 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

SUBCHAPTER M. VISITING RESOURCE OFFICER IN PUBLIC SCHOOL

SUBCHAPTER M-1. PEER SUPPORT NETWORK FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

SUBCHAPTER O. EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE

  • 1701.701 DEFINITIONS
  • 1701.702 ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE
  • 1701.703 PRESCRIPTION OF EPINEPHRINE
  • 1701.704 MAINTENANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS
  • 1701.705 NOTIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE DELIVERY SYSTEM
  • 1701.706 GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS
  • 1701.707 NOT PRACTICE OF HEALTH CARE
  • 1701.708 IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY
  • 1701.709 GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY NOT WAIVED
Texas Government Code, Chapter 511: Commission on Jail StandardsStatute · 53 sections

Official text current through Texas Legislature TCSS chapter pages; latest amending session cited in the listed chapters: 2025, 89, R.S. (read 2026-10-21). Tex. Gov't Code ch. 511, official text

CHAPTER 511. COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS

  • 511.001 DEFINITIONS
  • 511.002 COMMISSION
  • 511.003 SUNSET PROVISION
  • 511.004 MEMBERSHIP; TERMS; VACANCIES
  • 511.00405 TRAINING
  • 511.0041 REMOVAL OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
  • 511.0042 CONFLICT OF INTEREST
  • 511.005 PRESIDING OFFICER; ASSISTANT PRESIDING OFFICER
  • 511.006 MEETINGS; RULES
  • 511.0061 USE OF TECHNOLOGY
  • 511.007 COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT
  • 511.0071 COMPLAINTS AND ACCESS
  • 511.0072 COMPLAINT INFORMATION
  • 511.008 DIRECTOR; STAFF
  • 511.0081 ADVISORY COMMITTEES
  • 511.0085 RISK FACTORS; RISK ASSESSMENT PLAN
  • 511.0086 RISK-BASED INSPECTIONS
  • 511.009 GENERAL DUTIES
  • 511.00901 DUTY REGARDING MINIMUM STANDARDS
  • 511.00902 REINSPECTION
  • 511.00903 INSPECTION TREND ANALYSIS
  • 511.00905 JAIL ADMINISTRATOR POSITION; EXAMINATION REQUIRED
  • 511.0091 FEES; INSPECTION ACCOUNT
  • 511.0092 CONTRACTS FOR OUT-OF-STATE INMATES
  • 511.0093 RULES AND FEES RELATED TO OUT-OF-STATE INMATES
  • 511.0094 EXCLUSION OF JAILS OR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES HOUSING ONLY FEDERAL PRISONERS
  • 511.0095 AUTHORITY TO HOUSE OUT-OF-STATE INMATES
  • 511.0096 TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS FOR OUT-OF-STATE INMATES
  • 511.0097 FIRE SPRINKLER HEAD INSPECTION
  • 511.0098 PRISONER HEALTH BENEFITS COVERAGE INFORMATION; PAYMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
  • 511.010 GATHERING OF INFORMATION
  • 511.0101 JAIL POPULATION REPORTS
  • 511.0102 INFORMATION ON LICENSED JAILER TURNOVER
  • 511.0103 NOTIFICATION REGARDING POLICY CHANGE
  • 511.0104 RULES REGARDING RESTRAINT OF PREGNANT PRISONER
  • 511.0105 REPORT REGARDING RESTRAINT OF PREGNANT PRISONER
  • 511.0106 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF FORMS, DATA, AND DOCUMENTS
  • 511.011 REPORT ON NONCOMPLIANCE
  • 511.0115 PUBLIC INFORMATION ABOUT COMPLIANCE STATUS OF JAILS
  • 511.012 FAILURE TO COMPLY AFTER REPORT
  • 511.0121 FAILURE TO COOPERATE IN PAROLE IN ABSENTIA PROGRAM
  • 511.013 APPEAL OF ORDER
  • 511.014 ACTION TO ENFORCE
  • 511.0145 ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
  • 511.015 ANNUAL REPORTS
  • 511.016 AUDITS
  • 511.017 DUTIES RELATED TO STATE JAIL FELONY FACILITIES
  • 511.018 ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
  • 511.019 PRISONER SAFETY FUND
  • 511.020 SERIOUS INCIDENTS REPORT
  • 511.021 INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF DEATH OCCURRING IN COUNTY JAIL
  • 511.022 ADVISORY COMMITTEE
  • 511.023 INTAKE OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Texas Government Code, Chapter 493: Texas Department of Criminal Justice: OrganizationStatute · 51 sections

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CHAPTER 493. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE: ORGANIZATION

  • 493.001 DEPARTMENT MISSION
  • 493.002 DIVISIONS
  • 493.0021 ORGANIZATIONAL FLEXIBILITY
  • 493.003 COMMUNITY JUSTICE ASSISTANCE DIVISION
  • 493.004 INSTITUTIONAL DIVISION
  • 493.005 PAROLE DIVISION
  • 493.0052 OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
  • 493.0053 REHABILITATION AND REENTRY DIVISION
  • 493.006 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
  • 493.007 PERSONNEL
  • 493.0071 EMPLOYEE EXIT INTERVIEWS
  • 493.0075 DONATION OF ACCRUED COMPENSATORY TIME OR ACCRUED ANNUAL LEAVE FOR LEGISLATIVE PURPOSES
  • 493.008 AUDIT BY STATE AUDITOR
  • 493.0081 LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST
  • 493.0082 DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL ASSETS
  • 493.0083 PROGRAM EVALUATION CAPABILITY
  • 493.0084 INVENTORY AND EVALUATION OF ACTIVE PROGRAMS
  • 493.009 SUBSTANCE ABUSE FELONY PUNISHMENT FACILITIES
  • 493.010 CONTRACTS FOR MISCELLANEOUS HOUSING
  • 493.011 CONSULTANT CONTRACTS FOR PRISON CONSTRUCTION
  • 493.012 HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES
  • 493.013 FEDERAL FUNDS COMMITTEE
  • 493.014 APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
  • 493.0145 IDENTIFICATION OF INMATES SUBJECT TO ARREST WARRANT
  • 493.015 IDENTIFICATION OF DEPORTABLE ALIENS
  • 493.0151 DYNAMIC RISK ASSESSMENT OF SEX OFFENDERS
  • 493.0155 PROPER IDENTIFICATION OF INMATES USING ALIAS
  • 493.016 INFORMATION OF PUBLIC INTEREST; COMPLAINTS
  • 493.017 REPORTS ON SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT
  • 493.018 CARE OF TERMINALLY ILL INMATES
  • 493.019 OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
  • 493.0191 ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAS
  • 493.020 SEAL OF DEPARTMENT
  • 493.021 ELECTRONIC CREATION AND TRANSMISSION OF DOCUMENTS
  • 493.022 POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION
  • 493.023 CHARITABLE FUND-RAISING
  • 493.024 APPLICATION OF LAW RELATING TO FREE EXERCISE OF RELIGION
  • 493.025 NOTIFICATION OF COURT OF RELEASE
  • 493.0251 VICTIM NOTIFICATION OF SUBSEQUENT FELONY
  • 493.026 CERTAIN INTERAGENCY COMMUNICATIONS PROHIBITED
  • 493.027 MANAGEMENT-EMPLOYEE MEETINGS
  • 493.028 INSPECTOR GENERAL REPORT ON CRIMINAL OFFENSES
  • 493.029 LOCAL AND REGIONAL RELEASE AND DISCHARGE PROCEDURE
  • 493.030 NOTICE TO SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
  • 493.031 CASE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES
  • 493.032 CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TRAINING RELATED TO PREGNANT INMATES
  • 493.0325 CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TRAINING ON DE-ESCALATION, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
  • 493.033 AVAILABILITY OF PEER SUPPORT SERVICES
  • 493.034 EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING PILOT PROGRAM
  • 493.035 UNCLAIMED PROPERTY CLAIMS FILED ON BEHALF OF CRIME VICTIMS
  • 493.036 LONG-TERM FACILITIES PLAN
Texas Government Code, Chapter 501: Inmate WelfareStatute · 114 sections

Official text current through Texas Legislature TCSS chapter pages; latest amending session cited in the listed chapters: 2025, 89, R.S. (read 2026-10-21). Tex. Gov't Code ch. 501, official text

SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL WELFARE PROVISIONS

  • 501.001 DISCRIMINATION AGAINST INMATES PROHIBITED
  • 501.002 ASSAULT BY EMPLOYEE ON INMATE
  • 501.003 FOOD
  • 501.004 CLOTHING
  • 501.005 LITERACY PROGRAMS
  • 501.0051 RECEIPT OF BOOKS BY MAIL
  • 501.006 EMERGENCY ABSENCE
  • 501.007 INMATE CLAIMS FOR LOST OR DAMAGED PROPERTY
  • 501.008 INMATE GRIEVANCE SYSTEM
  • 501.0081 DISPUTE RESOLUTION: TIME-SERVED CREDITS
  • 501.009 VOLUNTEER AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS
  • 501.010 VISITORS
  • 501.011 ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY
  • 501.012 FAMILY LIAISON OFFICER
  • 501.013 MATERIALS USED FOR ARTS AND CRAFTS
  • 501.014 INMATE MONEY
  • 501.015 PROVIDING DISCHARGED OR RELEASED INMATE WITH CLOTHING AND MONEY; BURIAL EXPENSES
  • 501.0155 PROVIDING DISCHARGED OR RELEASED INMATE WITH DOCUMENTATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
  • 501.016 DISCHARGE OR RELEASE PAPERS; RELEASE DATE
  • 501.0165 STATE-ISSUED IDENTIFICATION; NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION
  • 501.0166 PROVIDING DISCHARGED OR RELEASED INMATE WITH BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND SOCIAL SECURITY CARD
  • 501.017 COST OF CONFINEMENT AS CLAIM
  • 501.019 COST OF CONFINEMENT AS CLAIM; SETOFF
  • 501.021 USE OF INMATES IN TRAINING PROHIBITED
  • 501.0215 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR PREGNANT INMATES
  • 501.022 INFANT CARE AND PARENTING
  • 501.023 INFORMATION CONCERNING FOSTER CARE HISTORY
  • 501.024 VERIFICATION OF INMATE VETERAN STATUS
  • 501.025 VETERANS SERVICES COORDINATOR
  • 501.026 LIMITATION ON CERTAIN SEARCHES
  • 501.027 ACCESS TO PROGRAMS BY FEMALE INMATES

SUBCHAPTER B. GENERAL MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS

  • 501.051 MEDICAL FACILITIES AT UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH
  • 501.0515 PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTATION OF FEMALE INMATES FOR MEDICAL CARE
  • 501.052 MEDICAL RESIDENCIES
  • 501.053 REPORTS OF PHYSICIAN MISCONDUCT
  • 501.054 AIDS AND HIV EDUCATION; TESTING
  • 501.055 REPORT OF INMATE DEATH
  • 501.0551 ANATOMICAL GIFTS
  • 501.056 CONTRACT FOR CARE OF INMATES WITH MENTAL ILLNESS OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
  • 501.057 CIVIL COMMITMENT BEFORE PAROLE
  • 501.058 COMPENSATION OF PSYCHIATRISTS
  • 501.059 SCREENING FOR AND EDUCATION CONCERNING FETAL ALCOHOL EXPOSURE DURING PREGNANCY
  • 501.060 TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING
  • 501.061 ORCHIECTOMY FOR CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS
  • 501.062 STUDY OF RATE OF RECIDIVISM AMONG SEX OFFENDERS
  • 501.063 INMATE FEE FOR HEALTH CARE
  • 501.064 AVAILABILITY OF CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE INFORMATION TO INMATES
  • 501.065 CONSENT TO MEDICAL, DENTAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SURGICAL TREATMENT
  • 501.066 RESTRAINT OF PREGNANT INMATE OR DEFENDANT
  • 501.0665 CERTAIN INVASIVE SEARCHES PROHIBITED
  • 501.0666 NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS FOR PREGNANT INMATES
  • 501.0667 INMATE POSTPARTUM RECOVERY REQUIREMENTS
  • 501.0668 DUTIES FOLLOWING MISCARRIAGE OR PHYSICAL OR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF PREGNANT INMATE
  • 501.067 AVAILABILITY OF CERTAIN MEDICATION
  • 501.0675 PROVISION OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS
  • 501.068 MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR CERTAIN INMATES
  • 501.069 OFFENDERS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
  • 501.070 TRAUMA HISTORY SCREENING
  • 501.071 ACCESS TO TELEMEDICINE AND TELEHEALTH SERVICES AND ON-SITE MEDICAL CARE

SUBCHAPTER C. CONTINUITY OF CARE PROGRAMS; REENTRY PROGRAM

  • 501.091 DEFINITIONS
  • 501.092 COMPREHENSIVE REENTRY AND REINTEGRATION PLAN FOR OFFENDERS
  • 501.0921 RISK AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT
  • 501.093 INMATES SUFFERING FROM DRUG OR ALCOHOL ABUSE
  • 501.0931 IN-PRISON THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITIES
  • 501.095 INMATES WITH HISTORY OF CHRONIC UNEMPLOYMENT
  • 501.096 REENTRY PROGRAM FOR LONG-TERM INMATES
  • 501.097 REINTEGRATION SERVICES
  • 501.0971 PROVISION OF REENTRY AND REINTEGRATION INFORMATION TO INMATES
  • 501.098 REENTRY TASK FORCE
  • 501.099 FAMILY UNITY AND PARTICIPATION
  • 501.101 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR WRONGFULLY IMPRISONED PERSONS WHO ARE DISCHARGED
  • 501.102 REENTRY AND REINTEGRATION SERVICES FOR WRONGFULLY IMPRISONED PERSONS
  • 501.103 ANNUAL REPORT
  • 501.104 STRATEGIC PLAN FOR REHABILITATION AND REENTRY PROGRAMS

SUBCHAPTER D. INMATE HOUSING

  • 501.111 TEMPORARY HOUSING
  • 501.112 MIXING CLASSIFICATIONS PROHIBITED
  • 501.113 TRIPLE-CELLING PROHIBITED; SINGLE-CELLING REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN INMATES
  • 501.114 HOUSING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO PREGNANT INMATES

SUBCHAPTER E. MANAGED HEALTH CARE

  • 501.131 DEFINITIONS
  • 501.132 APPLICATION OF SUNSET ACT
  • 501.133 COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
  • 501.134 PUBLIC MEMBER ELIGIBILITY
  • 501.135 MEMBERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE RESTRICTIONS
  • 501.136 APPOINTMENT; TERMS OF OFFICE; VACANCY
  • 501.137 PRESIDING OFFICER
  • 501.138 GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL
  • 501.139 MEETINGS
  • 501.140 TRAINING
  • 501.141 COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT
  • 501.142 ADMINISTRATION; PERSONNEL
  • 501.143 DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES
  • 501.144 QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT INFORMATION
  • 501.145 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
  • 501.146 MANAGED HEALTH CARE PLAN
  • 501.147 POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT; AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT
  • 501.1471 REPORT
  • 501.148 GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMITTEE
  • 501.1485 CORRECTIONS MEDICATION AIDES
  • 501.149 DISEASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  • 501.150 QUALITY OF CARE MONITORING BY THE DEPARTMENT AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
  • 501.151 COMPLAINTS
  • 501.152 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
  • 501.153 ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
  • 501.154 USE OF TECHNOLOGY
  • 501.155 AVAILABILITY OF CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC
  • 501.156 STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE

SUBCHAPTER F. ELIMINATION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AGAINST INMATES

  • 501.171 DEFINITIONS
  • 501.172 APPOINTMENT OF OMBUDSPERSON
  • 501.173 POWERS AND DUTIES OF OMBUDSPERSON
  • 501.174 DEPARTMENT TO ADOPT POLICY
  • 501.175 OMBUDSPERSON TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC CERTAIN INFORMATION
  • 501.176 ANNUAL REPORT
  • 501.177 STATE AUDITOR AUDITS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION NOT IMPAIRED
  • 501.178 AUTHORITY OF STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT TIMELY AUDITS NOT IMPAIRED
Texas Government Code, Chapter 508: Parole and Mandatory SupervisionStatute · 131 sections

Official text current through Texas Legislature TCSS chapter pages; latest amending session cited in the listed chapters: 2025, 89, R.S. (read 2026-10-21). Tex. Gov't Code ch. 508, official text

SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

  • 508.001 DEFINITIONS
  • 508.002 CLEMENCY, COMMUTATION DISTINGUISHED
  • 508.003 INAPPLICABLE TO JUVENILES AND CERTAIN INMATES

SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES

SUBCHAPTER C. REPRESENTATION OF INMATES

SUBCHAPTER D. PAROLE DIVISION

  • 508.111 DIRECTOR
  • 508.112 DUTY OF DIVISION
  • 508.113 PAROLE OFFICERS, SUPERVISORS: QUALIFICATIONS
  • 508.1131 SALARY CAREER LADDER FOR PAROLE OFFICERS
  • 508.114 PAROLE OFFICERS, SUPERVISORS: ADDITIONAL DUTIES
  • 508.1141 SPECIALIZED TRAINING; GANG MEMBERS
  • 508.1142 PAROLE OFFICER MAXIMUM CASELOADS
  • 508.1143 REPORT ON PAROLE SUPERVISION APPROACHES AND MAXIMUM CASELOADS
  • 508.115 NOTIFICATION OF RELEASE OF INMATE
  • 508.116 PAROLE INFORMATION PROGRAM
  • 508.117 VICTIM NOTIFICATION
  • 508.118 HALFWAY HOUSES
  • 508.119 COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES

SUBCHAPTER E. PAROLE AND MANDATORY SUPERVISION; RELEASE PROCEDURES

  • 508.141 AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER AND ORDER RELEASE ON PAROLE
  • 508.1411 NOTIFICATION OF PAROLE PANEL DECISION
  • 508.142 PERIOD OF PAROLE
  • 508.143 LEGAL CUSTODY OF RELEASEE
  • 508.144 PAROLE GUIDELINES AND RANGE OF RECOMMENDED PAROLE APPROVAL RATES
  • 508.1445 ANNUAL REPORT ON GUIDELINES REQUIRED
  • 508.145 ELIGIBILITY FOR RELEASE ON PAROLE; COMPUTATION OF PAROLE ELIGIBILITY DATE
  • 508.1455 EARLY RELEASE ON PAROLE FOR CERTAIN INMATES REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING PILOT PROGRAM
  • 508.146 MEDICALLY RECOMMENDED INTENSIVE SUPERVISION
  • 508.147 RELEASE TO MANDATORY SUPERVISION
  • 508.1471 RELEASE TO MANDATORY SUPERVISION OF CERTAIN INMATES CONFINED IN COUNTY JAIL
  • 508.148 PERIOD OF MANDATORY SUPERVISION
  • 508.149 INMATES INELIGIBLE FOR MANDATORY SUPERVISION
  • 508.150 CONSECUTIVE FELONY SENTENCES
  • 508.151 PRESUMPTIVE PAROLE DATE
  • 508.152 INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT PLAN
  • 508.1521 REQUIRED INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT PLAN PROGRAMS AND PAROLE-VOTED PROGRAMS
  • 508.153 STATEMENTS OF VICTIM
  • 508.1531 CONTACT WITH VICTIM
  • 508.154 CONTRACT ON RELEASE
  • 508.155 COMPLETION OF PAROLE PERIOD
  • 508.1555 PROCEDURE FOR THE EARLY RELEASE FROM SUPERVISION OF CERTAIN RELEASEES
  • 508.156 DETERMINATE SENTENCE PAROLE
  • 508.157 TEMPORARY HOUSING ON RELEASE
  • 508.158 SPECIAL CONDITIONS WORK GROUP

SUBCHAPTER E-1. ALTERNATIVE HOUSING IN CERTAIN COUNTIES

  • 508.171 APPLICABILITY
  • 508.172 ALTERNATIVE HOUSING PROGRAM
  • 508.173 INFORMATION REGARDING ALTERNATIVE HOUSING; NOTICE TO POLITICAL SUBDIVISION

SUBCHAPTER F. MANDATORY CONDITIONS OF PAROLE OR MANDATORY SUPERVISION

  • 508.181 RESIDENCE DURING RELEASE
  • 508.182 PAROLE SUPERVISION FEE; ADMINISTRATIVE FEE
  • 508.183 EDUCATIONAL SKILL LEVEL
  • 508.1831 POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
  • 508.184 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE TESTING
  • 508.185 SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
  • 508.186 SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION
  • 508.1861 PROHIBITIONS ON INTERNET ACCESS FOR CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS
  • 508.1862 SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT
  • 508.1864 NOTIFICATION TO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSING AUTHORITY
  • 508.187 CHILD SAFETY ZONE
  • 508.188 COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR CERTAIN RELEASEES
  • 508.189 PAROLE FEE FOR CERTAIN RELEASEES
  • 508.190 AVOIDING VICTIM OF STALKING OFFENSE
  • 508.191 NO CONTACT WITH VICTIM
  • 508.192 REENTRY INTO THE UNITED STATES PROHIBITED
  • 508.193 REQUIRED APPROVAL OF CERTAIN HOSPITAL VISITS

SUBCHAPTER G. DISCRETIONARY CONDITIONS OF PAROLE OR MANDATORY SUPERVISION

  • 508.221 CONDITIONS PERMITTED GENERALLY
  • 508.222 PAYMENT OF CERTAIN DAMAGES
  • 508.223 PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING
  • 508.224 SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING
  • 508.225 CHILD SAFETY ZONE
  • 508.226 ORCHIECTOMY AS CONDITION PROHIBITED
  • 508.227 ELECTRONIC MONITORING OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF CRIMINAL STREET GANG
  • 508.228 SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT

SUBCHAPTER H. WARRANTS

  • 508.251 ISSUANCE OF WARRANT OR SUMMONS
  • 508.252 GROUNDS FOR ISSUANCE OF WARRANT OR SUMMONS
  • 508.2525 WARRANT FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF SUPER-INTENSIVE SUPERVISION PROGRAM
  • 508.253 EFFECT ON SENTENCE AFTER ISSUANCE OF WARRANT
  • 508.254 DETENTION UNDER WARRANT
  • 508.255 STATUS AS FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE
  • 508.256 WITHDRAWAL OF WARRANT

SUBCHAPTER I. HEARINGS AND SANCTIONS

SUBCHAPTER J. MISCELLANEOUS

  • 508.311 DUTY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION
  • 508.312 INFORMATION ON RECIDIVISM OF RELEASEES
  • 508.313 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
  • 508.314 ACCESS TO INMATES
  • 508.315 ELECTRONIC MONITORING PROGRAMS
  • 508.316 SPECIAL PROGRAMS
  • 508.317 INTENSIVE SUPERVISION PROGRAM; SUPER-INTENSIVE SUPERVISION PROGRAM
  • 508.318 CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM
  • 508.319 PROGRAM TO ASSESS AND ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS
  • 508.320 CONTRACTS FOR LEASE OF FEDERAL FACILITIES
  • 508.321 REPORTING, MANAGEMENT, AND COLLECTION SERVICES
  • 508.322 RELEASEE RESTITUTION FUND
  • 508.323 AUDIT
  • 508.324 VICTIM-OFFENDER MEDIATION
Texas Government Code, Chapter 76: Community Supervision and Corrections DepartmentsStatute · 21 sections

Official text current through Texas Legislature TCSS chapter pages; latest amending session cited in the listed chapters: 2025, 89, R.S. (read 2026-10-21). Tex. Gov't Code ch. 76, official text

CHAPTER 76. COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENTS

  • 76.001 DEFINITIONS
  • 76.002 ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENTS
  • 76.003 COMMUNITY JUSTICE COUNCIL
  • 76.004 DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR; FISCAL OFFICER
  • 76.0045 JUDICIAL RESPONSIBILITIES; IMMUNITY
  • 76.005 STANDARDS FOR OFFICERS
  • 76.0051 AUTHORIZATION TO CARRY WEAPON
  • 76.006 EMPLOYEE STATUS AND BENEFITS
  • 76.007 PUBLIC FUNDS, GRANTS, AND GIFTS
  • 76.008 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF COUNTIES
  • 76.009 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF DISTRICTS
  • 76.010 STATE FUNDS OR GUARANTEES FOR CORRECTIONS FACILITIES
  • 76.011 OPERATION OF CERTAIN SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
  • 76.012 REPORTING AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  • 76.013 RESTITUTION
  • 76.014 ASSESSMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF DEFENDANT'S EDUCATIONAL SKILLS
  • 76.015 REIMBURSEMENT FEE
  • 76.016 VICTIM NOTIFICATION
  • 76.017 TREATMENT ALTERNATIVE TO INCARCERATION PROGRAM
  • 76.018 APPLICATION OF LAW RELATING TO FREE EXERCISE OF RELIGION
  • 76.019 SUPERVISION OFFICER MEETINGS AND VISITS
Texas Government Code, Chapter 509: Community Justice Assistance DivisionStatute · 20 sections

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CHAPTER 509. COMMUNITY JUSTICE ASSISTANCE DIVISION

  • 509.001 DEFINITIONS
  • 509.002 PURPOSE
  • 509.003 STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES
  • 509.004 RECORDS, REPORTS, AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
  • 509.0041 USE OF RISK AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT
  • 509.005 INSPECTIONS; AUDITS; EVALUATIONS
  • 509.006 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS FACILITIES
  • 509.007 DEPARTMENT BUDGET AND STRATEGIC PLAN
  • 509.0071 COMMITMENT REDUCTION PLAN
  • 509.008 OFFICER CERTIFICATION
  • 509.009 TRAINING
  • 509.010 PUBLIC MEETING
  • 509.011 PAYMENT OF STATE AID
  • 509.012 REFUSAL OR SUSPENSION OF STATE AID
  • 509.013 GRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
  • 509.014 STUDY REGARDING PERFORMANCE-BASED FUNDING
  • 509.015 TREATMENT STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN STATE JAIL FELONIES
  • 509.016 PRISON DIVERSION PROGRESSIVE SANCTIONS PROGRAM
  • 509.017 SPECIAL ALLOCATION FOR CERTAIN DEFENDANTS PLACED ON STATE JAIL FELONY COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
  • 509.018 FAMILY VIOLENCE PRETRIAL DIVERSION PILOT PROGRAM
Texas Local Government Code, Section 361.082 (Chapter 361: Municipal and County Authority Relating to Jails)Statute · 1 section

Official text current through Texas Legislature TCSS chapter pages; latest amending session cited in the listed chapters: 2025, 89, R.S. (read 2026-10-21). Only section 361.082, which the page cites, is listed from chapter 361. Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 361.082, official text

SUBCHAPTER F. DISCIPLINARY MATTERS RELATING TO MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY JAILS

  • 361.082 RESTRAINT OF PREGNANT INMATE OR DEFENDANT
Texas Penal Code, Section 9.55 (Chapter 9: Justification Excluding Criminal Responsibility)Statute · 1 section

Official text current through Texas Legislature TCSS chapter pages; latest amending session cited in the listed chapters: 2025, 89, R.S. (read 2026-10-21). Only section 9.55, which the page cites, is listed from chapter 9. Tex. Penal Code 9.55, official text

SUBCHAPTER E. LAW ENFORCEMENT

  • 9.55 USE OF LESS-LETHAL FORCE WEAPON
37 Texas Administrative Code, Part 7: Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, Chapters 211 to 229Rules · 102 sections

Official text current through TCOLE Statutes and Rules Handbook: "Rules are current through November 1, 2025"; plus new rules adopted effective June 1, 2026 and Sept. 1, 2026 per https://www.tcole.texas.gov/content/commission-rules (read 2026-10-20). Official TAC viewer (Texas SOS Appian portal) is JavaScript-only and its data endpoint rejects non-browser clients ("Client not supported"); section links point to the official chapter view. TOC from the TCOLE handbook (agency copy); proposed Oct. 16, 2026 changes (Ch. 217 reorganization, new 221.51) not reflected. Same list as the Officer Ledger library; TCOLE's commission-rules page, re-read 2026-10-21, lists no newly adopted sections beyond those included (a Nov. 1, 2026 amendment to 221.21 changes text only). 37 TAC chs. 211-229, official text

CHAPTER 211. ADMINISTRATION

  • 211.1 Definitions
  • 211.3 Public Information
  • 211.7 Meeting Dates and Procedures
  • 211.9 Execution of Orders Showing Action Taken at Commission Meetings
  • 211.11 Contemplated Rule Making
  • 211.13 Notice of Commission Rulemaking
  • 211.15 Specific Authority to Waive Rules
  • 211.16 Establishment or Continued Operation of an Appointing Entity
  • 211.17 Fees and Payment
  • 211.19 Forms and Applications
  • 211.21 Issuance of Duplicate or Delayed Documents
  • 211.23 Date of Licensing or Certification
  • 211.24 Licensee Service Report Database
  • 211.25 Date of Appointment
  • 211.26 Law Enforcement Agency Audits
  • 211.27 Reporting Responsibilities of Individuals
  • 211.28 Responsibility of a Law Enforcement Agency to Report an Arrest
  • 211.29 Responsibilities of Agency Chief Administrators
  • 211.30 Chief Administrator Responsibilities for Class A and B Waivers
  • 211.31 Memorandum of Understanding on Continuity of Care
  • 211.33 Law Enforcement Achievement Awards
  • 211.35 Tuition Reimbursement for Commission Employees
  • 211.36 Advisory Committee Operations and Procedures
  • 211.41 Procurement Protests and Records

CHAPTER 215. TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL PROVIDERS

  • 215.1 Commission Authorization of Training Providers
  • 215.2 General Application and Approval Process
  • 215.3 Law Enforcement Academy Training Provider
  • 215.5 Other Training Providers
  • 215.6 Academic Alternative Training Provider
  • 215.7 Training Provider Advisory Board
  • 215.8 Minimum Standards for Appointment as a Training Coordinator over a Basic Licensing Course
  • 215.9 Training Coordinator
  • 215.10 Course Instructor Requirements
  • 215.11 Training Provider Evaluations
  • 215.13 Risk Assessment
  • 215.17 General Contract Procedures and Provisions
  • 215.19 Contract Cancellation, Suspension, and Termination
  • 215.21 Credit for High School Public Services Endorsement

CHAPTER 217. ENROLLMENT, LICENSING, APPOINTMENT, AND SEPARATION

  • 217.1 Minimum Standards for Enrollment and Initial Licensure
  • 217.3 Application for License and Initial Report of Appointment
  • 217.5 Denial and Cancellation
  • 217.7 Reporting Appointment and Separation of a Licensee
  • 217.8 Contesting an Employment Termination Report
  • 217.9 Refusal by Licensee to Submit to Medical or Psychological Examination

CHAPTER 218. CONTINUING EDUCATION

  • 218.1 Continuing Education Credit for Licensees
  • 218.3 Legislatively Required Continuing Education for Licensees
  • 218.5 Reporting Legislatively Required Continuing Education
  • 218.7 Waiver of Legislatively Required Continuing Education
  • 218.9 Continuing Firearms Proficiency Requirements
  • 218.11 Child Safety Check Alert List Training

CHAPTER 219. PRELICENSING, REACTIVATION, TESTS, AND ENDORSEMENTS

  • 219.1 Eligibility to Take State Examinations
  • 219.2 Reciprocity for Out-of-State Peace Officers, Federal Criminal Investigators, and Military Police
  • 219.3 Examination Administration
  • 219.5 Examinee Requirements
  • 219.7 Scoring of Examinations
  • 219.11 Reactivation of a License
  • 219.25 License Requirements for Persons with Military Special Forces Training

CHAPTER 221. PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATES

  • 221.1 Proficiency Certificate Requirements
  • 221.3 Proficiency Certificates
  • 221.7 Investigative Hypnosis Proficiency
  • 221.11 Mental Health Officer Proficiency
  • 221.12 Mental Health Telecommunicator Proficiency
  • 221.19 Firearms Instructor Proficiency
  • 221.21 Firearms Proficiency for Community Supervision Officers
  • 221.23 Academic Recognition Award
  • 221.25 Civil Process Proficiency
  • 221.27 Instructor Proficiency
  • 221.28 Advanced Instructor Proficiency
  • 221.29 Sexual Assault/Family Violence Investigator Certificate
  • 221.33 SFST Instructor Proficiency
  • 221.35 Firearms Proficiency for Juvenile Probation Officers
  • 221.37 Cybercrime Investigator Proficiency
  • 221.39 Crime Prevention Specialist Proficiency
  • 221.41 Court Security Specialist Certificate
  • 221.43 School-Based Law Enforcement Proficiency Certificate
  • 221.45 Jailer Firearm Certificate
  • 221.46 Active Shooter Training for Public Schools and Institutions of Higher Education
  • 221.48 Public Information Officer Certificate

CHAPTER 223. ENFORCEMENT

  • 223.1 License Action and Notification
  • 223.2 Administrative Penalties
  • 223.3 Answer Required
  • 223.5 Contested Cases and Hearings
  • 223.13 Surrender of License
  • 223.14 Construction of Other Laws
  • 223.15 License Suspension
  • 223.16 Probation and Mitigating Factors
  • 223.17 Reinstatement of a License
  • 223.18 Suspension Following Felony Arrest
  • 223.19 License Revocation
  • 223.20 Emergency Suspension for Imminent Threat

CHAPTER 225. SPECIALIZED LICENSES

  • 225.1 Issuance of Jailer License through a Contract Jail Facility
  • 225.3 Issuance of Peace Officer License through a Medical Corporation

CHAPTER 227. SCHOOL MARSHALS

  • 227.1 Appointing Entity Responsibilities
  • 227.3 School Marshal Licensing and Reporting Requirements
  • 227.4 Demonstration of Psychological Fitness
  • 227.5 School Marshal Training Entities
  • 227.6 Fit for Duty Review
  • 227.7 School Marshal Renewals
  • 227.9 License Action

CHAPTER 229. TEXAS PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL MONUMENT

  • 229.1 Eligibility for Memorial Monument
  • 229.3 Nomination and Selection
  • 229.7 Deaths Not Included
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CHAPTER 251. GENERAL

CHAPTER 253. DEFINITIONS

CHAPTER 255. RULEMAKING PROCEDURES

CHAPTER 257. CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL RULES

  • 257.1 Initial Contact
  • 257.2 Facility Needs Analysis
  • 257.3 Architects and Engineers
  • 257.4 Required Submissions
  • 257.5 Official Comments
  • 257.6 Approval
  • 257.7 Occupancy Inspections
  • 257.8 Letter of Occupancy
  • 257.9 Laws Applicable
  • 257.10 Accessibility Review
  • 257.11 Facilities Exempt from New Standard Requirements

CHAPTER 259. NEW CONSTRUCTION RULES

CHAPTER 260. COUNTY CORRECTIONAL CENTERS

CHAPTER 261. EXISTING CONSTRUCTION RULES

CHAPTER 263. LIFE SAFETY RULES

CHAPTER 265. ADMISSION

CHAPTER 267. RELEASE

CHAPTER 269. RECORDS AND PROCEDURES

CHAPTER 271. CLASSIFICATION AND SEPARATION OF INMATES

CHAPTER 273. HEALTH SERVICES

  • 273.1 Health Services
  • 273.2 Health Services Plan
  • 273.3 Health Instructions
  • 273.4 Health Records
  • 273.5 Mental Disabilities/Suicide Prevention Plan
  • 273.6 Restraints
  • 273.7 Tuberculosis Screening Plan
  • 273.8 Memorandum of Understanding

CHAPTER 275. SUPERVISION OF INMATES

  • 275.1 Regular Observation by Jailers
  • 275.2 Jailers Training and Licensing
  • 275.3 Temp Jailers May Not Supervise
  • 275.4 Staff
  • 275.5 Census
  • 275.6 Searches for Contraband
  • 275.7 Supervision Outside the Security Perimeter--Court Holding Cells
  • 275.8 Jail Administrator Examination

CHAPTER 277. CLOTHING, PERSONAL HYGIENE AND BEDDING

CHAPTER 279. SANITATION

CHAPTER 281. FOOD SERVICE

  • 281.1 Frequency of Meals
  • 281.2 Dining/Day Rooms for Meals
  • 281.3 Balanced Diet
  • 281.4 Prescribed Diets
  • 281.5 Staff Supervision
  • 281.6 Outside Food Preparation

CHAPTER 283. DISCIPLINE AND GRIEVANCES

  • 283.1 Inmate Discipline Plan
  • 283.2 Inmate Rules and Regulations
  • 283.3 Inmate Grievance Plan

CHAPTER 285. RECREATION AND EXERCISE

CHAPTER 287. EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS

  • 287.1 Education and Rehabilitation Plan
  • 287.2 Criteria, Eligibility
  • 287.3 Continuity
  • 287.4 Library Plan

CHAPTER 289. WORK ASSIGNMENTS

  • 289.1 Assignment and Supervision
  • 289.2 Voluntary Work
  • 289.3 Maximum Hours
  • 289.4 Outside the Security Perimeter
  • 289.5 Non-Exclusivity

CHAPTER 291. SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES

CHAPTER 297. COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT

  • 297.1 Regular Local Inspections
  • 297.2 Commission Inspections
  • 297.3 Inspection Priority Assessment
  • 297.4 Inspection Reports
  • 297.5 Certification
  • 297.6 Notice of Noncompliance
  • 297.7 Response by Officials
  • 297.8 Reinspection
  • 297.9 Commission Review of Compliance
  • 297.10 Commission Enforcement Action
  • 297.11 Remedial Order by Commission
  • 297.12 Other Commission Remedies
  • 297.13 Review of Commission Action
  • 297.14 Request for Administrative Hearing
  • 297.15 County Contract with Private Entity for Jail Facilities
  • 297.16 Municipal Contract with Private Entity for Jail Facilities
  • 297.17 Contract with Other States for Housing Non-Texas Inmates

CHAPTER 299. VARIANCE PROCEDURE RULES

CHAPTER 300. FEES

CHAPTER 301. RULES OF PRACTICE IN CONTESTED CASES

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