Overview
TCLEOSE operates under the authority granted by the Texas Legislature in Chapter 1701 of the Texas Occupations Code. Among its duties, TCLEOSE grants peace officer, county jailer, and public security officer licenses after minimum standards are met or suspends or revokes licenses for noncompliance, verifies that continuing education requirements are fulfilled, promulgates requirements for obtaining proficiency certificates, and regulates police academies.
TCLEOSE also employs investigators that are designated as peace officers to assist in the enforcement of Chapter 1701.
Read more about this topic: Texas Commission On Law Enforcement Officers Standards And Education