Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 76.005 - Standards for Officers(a) An officer appointed by the department director must comply with a code of ethics developed by the division.(b) To be eligible for appointment as an officer who supervises defendants placed on community supervision a person must have acquired a bachelor's degree conferred by an institution of higher education accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.(c) A person employed as a peace officer is not eligible for appointment as an officer under this section.(d) The division may establish a waiver procedure for departments unable to hire persons meeting the requirements under Subsection (b)(2).Tex. Gov't. Code § 76.005
Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 108, Sec. 1, eff. 5/15/1997.Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 7.11, eff. 9/1/1995.