TX HB1561

Allows the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to issue county jailer licenses to legal permanent residents of the United States who meet standard licensing requirements, without requiring military service or citizenship application

Maintains existing requirements for legal permanent residents seeking other law enforcement licenses (non-jailer positions), which still require honorable military discharge with at least two years of service and proof of citizenship application

Authorizes political subdivisions to hire legal permanent residents as county jailers if they hold a valid county jailer license issued by the commission

Requires law enforcement agencies hiring county jailers to verify either U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residence status as part of the pre-employment background check process

Requires the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to amend rules by December 1, 2025, with new hiring provisions taking effect for hires on or after that date; the act takes effect September 1, 2025