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TX HB4956
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carrie Isaac
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AI Summary
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Peace officers conducting polygraph examinations for preemployment screening of law enforcement candidates, criminal investigations, or post-conviction sex offender testing would be required to obtain certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
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Officers must complete a commission-approved training course and pass an examination testing their knowledge of investigative polygraphy to receive certification
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Post-conviction sex offender polygraph tests must be conducted in accordance with American Polygraph Association guidelines
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Peace officers are not required to comply with the new certification requirements until January 1, 2027
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The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement must adopt rules implementing the certification program as soon as practicable after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to requiring a certification for peace officers to conduct certain polygraph examinations.
Occupational Regulation
Last Action
Left pending in committee
4/30/2025