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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 80(R)

Senate Bill 339

Senate Author:  Ellis

Effective:  9-1-07

House Sponsor:  Bailey


            Senate Bill 339 amends the Local Government Code to authorize a police department in a municipality with a population of 1.5 million or more to administer the entrance examination for beginning peace officers after the examinees are admitted to a police officer training academy and before the examinees graduate from the academy.  The bill sets out other requirements regarding administering the examination and creating an eligibility list based on examination results.