TX HB4304

Expands eligibility for Texas Commission on Law Enforcement licenses beyond honorably discharged veterans who are legal permanent residents to also include nonimmigrants legally admitted as citizens of freely associated states (Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau)

Allows political subdivisions to hire individuals licensed by the commission who are either honorably discharged veterans with at least two years of service who are legal permanent residents, or citizens of freely associated states legally admitted to the U.S.

Prohibits political subdivisions from appointing or employing persons hired under these provisions to supervisory positions until they become U.S. citizens

Requires law enforcement agencies hiring these individuals to verify proof of their immigration status, including documentation of legal permanent residence or freely associated state citizenship

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement must amend rules by December 1, 2025, with the new hiring provisions applying to hires occurring on or after that date; effective date is September 1, 2025