86R14112 JCG-D
 
  By: Davis of Dallas H.B. No. 4483
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to peace officer education and training on individuals
  with disabilities.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 1701.253, Occupations Code, is amended
  by adding Subsection (p) to read as follows:
         (p)  As part of the minimum curriculum requirements, the
  commission shall require an officer to complete a comprehensive
  education and training program on identifying, communicating with,
  and supporting individuals with disabilities.  An officer shall
  complete the program required under this subsection not later than
  the second anniversary of the date the officer is licensed under
  this chapter unless the officer completes the program as part of the
  officer's basic training course.
         SECTION 2.  Section 1701.402, Occupations Code, is amended
  by adding Subsection (o) to read as follows:
         (o)  As a requirement for an intermediate or advanced
  proficiency certificate issued by the commission, an officer must
  complete the comprehensive education and training program on
  identifying, communicating with, and supporting individuals with
  disabilities established by the commission under Section
  1701.253(p).
         SECTION 3.  As soon as practicable after the effective date
  of this Act, the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement shall adopt the
  rules necessary to implement Sections 1701.253(p) and 1701.402(o),
  Occupations Code, as added by this Act.
         SECTION 4.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.