TCOLE Mission - Answers to establish and enforce standards to ensure that the people of Texas are
served by highly trained and ethical law enforcement, corrections, and telecommunications personnel.
TCOLE - Answers 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 - Answers State agency that was created in 1965 by the 59th
Legislature - SB 236 which became effective August 30, 1965.
Appropriations Act 1967 - Answers Included the Commission and funded an executive director and three
staff members.
Authority/Powers of TCOLE - Answers 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? - Answers Every two years
In it's infancy, where did TCOLE get its funding? - Answers Private foundations and federal grants
TCOLE requires state agencies that employs officers or jailers to - Answers submit reports and
information
TCOLE reports to the _______________ and _______________ on the commission's activities, with
recommendations on matters under the commission's jurisdiction. - Answers Governor/Legislature
TCOLE is responsible for training _______________, _______________, and _______________. -
Answers officers/jailers/telecommunicators
Who conducts TCOLE meetings? - Answers Presiding Officer
Who conducts TCOLE meetings if the presiding officer is absent? - Answers 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. - Answers electronic application process
Continuing education course - Answers any training course that is recognized by the commission.
A TCOLE issued license holder can be sent notice of a hearing at - Answers the address shown on the TDL
record of the holder.
How does one become eligible for appointment as a school marshall? - Answers Complete all training,
pass the state licensing exam, be employed and appointed by an authorized school district, and meet all
statutory requirements.
Memorial Monument - Answers Reserved for individuals killed in the line of duty.