TX HB3142

Expands school marshal eligibility beyond school employees to include qualified volunteers who are honorably discharged veterans, active duty military members, peace officers, reserve law enforcement officers, or retired peace officers

Applies to public school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, private schools, and public junior colleges

Requires the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to open its school marshal training program to eligible volunteers in addition to employees

School marshal status becomes inactive upon termination of employment or volunteer service, license expiration, handgun license suspension/revocation, or notice from the school governing body

Schools may optionally reimburse training program costs for applicants seeking school marshal appointment