TCOLE STUDY GUIDE 2026 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● TCOLE. Answer: A state agency created by an act of the 59th
legislature (SB 236) which became effective on August 30, 1965.
● Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Answer: State agency that
was created in 1965 by the 59th Legislature - SB 236 which became
effective August 30, 1965.
● Appropriations Act 1967. Answer: Included the Commission and
funded an executive director and three staff members.
● Authority/Powers of TCOLE. Answer: Establish minimum standards
relating to competence and reliability, including education, training,
physical, mental and moral standards for licensing as an officer.
● How often does TCOLE meet?. Answer: Every two years
● In it's infancy, where did TCOLE get its funding?. Answer: Private
foundations and federal grants
● TCOLE requires state agencies that employs officers or jailers to.
Answer: submit reports and information
, ● TCOLE reports to the _______________ and _______________ on
the commission's activities, with recommendations on matters under the
commission's jurisdiction.. Answer: Governor/Legislature
● TCOLE is responsible for training _______________,
_______________, and _______________.. Answer:
officers/jailers/telecommunicators
● Who conducts TCOLE meetings?. Answer: Presiding Officer
● Who conducts TCOLE meetings if the presiding officer is absent?.
Answer: Assistant presiding officer, secretary, most senior
commissioner, or another commissioner selected by vote, in that order.
● A training provider applicant must use the ____________
_____________ _____________ and submit any required fee.. Answer:
electronic application process
● Continuing education course. Answer: any training course that is
recognized by the commission.
● A TCOLE issued license holder can be sent notice of a hearing at.
Answer: the address shown on the TDL record of the holder.
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● TCOLE. Answer: A state agency created by an act of the 59th
legislature (SB 236) which became effective on August 30, 1965.
● Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Answer: State agency that
was created in 1965 by the 59th Legislature - SB 236 which became
effective August 30, 1965.
● Appropriations Act 1967. Answer: Included the Commission and
funded an executive director and three staff members.
● Authority/Powers of TCOLE. Answer: Establish minimum standards
relating to competence and reliability, including education, training,
physical, mental and moral standards for licensing as an officer.
● How often does TCOLE meet?. Answer: Every two years
● In it's infancy, where did TCOLE get its funding?. Answer: Private
foundations and federal grants
● TCOLE requires state agencies that employs officers or jailers to.
Answer: submit reports and information
, ● TCOLE reports to the _______________ and _______________ on
the commission's activities, with recommendations on matters under the
commission's jurisdiction.. Answer: Governor/Legislature
● TCOLE is responsible for training _______________,
_______________, and _______________.. Answer:
officers/jailers/telecommunicators
● Who conducts TCOLE meetings?. Answer: Presiding Officer
● Who conducts TCOLE meetings if the presiding officer is absent?.
Answer: Assistant presiding officer, secretary, most senior
commissioner, or another commissioner selected by vote, in that order.
● A training provider applicant must use the ____________
_____________ _____________ and submit any required fee.. Answer:
electronic application process
● Continuing education course. Answer: any training course that is
recognized by the commission.
● A TCOLE issued license holder can be sent notice of a hearing at.
Answer: the address shown on the TDL record of the holder.
