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TX SB2180
Bill
Status
5/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brent Hagenbuch
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AI Summary
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Texas Commission on Law Enforcement may establish minimum training, testing, and certification requirements for peace officers conducting polygraph examinations for preemployment screening of law enforcement candidates or criminal investigations
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Peace officers must complete a commission-approved training course and pass a commission-administered examination testing knowledge of investigative polygraphy before conducting these polygraph examinations
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Commission will issue polygraph examination certification to peace officers who apply, complete required training, and pass the required examination
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Peace officers are not required to comply with these new certification rules until January 1, 2027
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Act takes effect September 1, 2025; passed Senate 31-0 on April 16, 2025 and House 136-9 on May 20, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to requiring a certification for peace officers to conduct certain polygraph examinations.
Occupational Regulation
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
5/30/2025