STUDY GUIDE 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
●● What year was TCOLE created?
Answer: TCOLE was created by the Texas Legislature on September 1,
1965.
●● What is the statutory authority for TCOLE?
Answer: The statutory authority for TCOLE to establish rules that law
enforcement officers and jailers must follow is found in the Occupations
Code.
●● What are the responsibilities of TCOLE?
Answer: TCOLE's responsibilities include developing and implementing
curriculum, conducting legal research, prosecuting officer violations,
and administering licensing exams.
●● What is TCJS?
Answer: The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) is a regulatory
agency for all county jails in Texas, ensuring they conform to state
policies and standards.