Tex. Gov't Code § 76.0051

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 76.0051 - Authorization to Carry Weapon

An officer is authorized to carry a weapon while engaged in the actual discharge of the officer's duties only if:

(1) the officer possesses a certificate of firearms proficiency issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement under Section 1701.257, Occupations Code; and

(2) the director of the department agrees to the authorization.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 76.0051

Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 93,Sec. 2.22, eff. 5/18/2013.

Amended By Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 255, Sec. 5, eff. 5/30/2005.

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1261, Sec. 29, eff. 9/1/1997.