2019 Legislative Updates for TCs
Equivalent to TCOLE #3150
Course Goal
To educate Telecommunicators on the basic laws passed during the 2019 Legislative Session.
There were many bills passed in the 86th Legislation. Telecommunicators should have a basic knowledge of Texas laws. This knowledge may help the processing of calls.
There were many bills passed in the 86th Legislation. Telecommunicators should have a basic knowledge of Texas laws. This knowledge may help the processing of calls.
Introduction
Over 7,000 bills were filed by the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate in the 86th Legislative Session.
Of these, over 1,400 bills became law.
Some of these bills became new laws but others modified existing laws.
Over 7,000 bills were filed by the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate in the 86th Legislative Session.
Of these, over 1,400 bills became law.
Some of these bills became new laws but others modified existing laws.
Curriculum
Course Documentation
- Important Course Information
- Online Course Acknowledgement
- Expectations for Online Students
- Learning Objectives
- Lesson Plan
- Chaffin Bio
- Legislative Update Worksheet
Introduction
02:36
- Introduction
- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs, vetoes bills from 2019 session KVUE
- Video Transcript: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs, vetoes bills from 2019 session KVUE
- Knowledge Checkpoint
House Bill 1090
01:07
- House Bill 1090
- Video Transcript: Govenor Abbott Signs Bill Recognizing 9-1-1 Dispatchers First Responders
- Gov. Abbott Signs Bill Recognizing 9-1-1 Dispatchers as First Responders
- Knowledge Checkpoint
House Bills
09:25
- House Bills
- Video Transcript: Stricter Penalites Coming for Porch Pirates
- Stricter penalties coming for 'porch pirates' in Texas
- Video Transcript: CAMO Alert
- Camo Alert
- Texas teen's death sparks launch of CLEAR Alerts KVUE
- Texas teen's death sparks launch of CLEAR Alerts KVUE
- Video Transcript: New Texas Hemp and CBD Law Could Snuff out Marijuana Prosecutions
- New Texas hemp and CBD law could snuff out marijuana prosecutions
- Knowledge Checkpoint
Senate Bills
02:31
- Senate Bills
- Video Transcript New State Law Could Mean More Dog Friendly Patios Around Town
- New state law could mean more dog-friendly patios around town
- Knowledge Checkpoint
Crimes Against Persons
04:01
- Crimes Against Persons
- Video Transcript: Governor gives Lauren's Law his Signature Changing Texas Capital Murder Charges
- Video Transcript: Governor gives 'Lauren's Law' his Signature, Changing Texas Capital Murder Charges
- Video Transcript: Anti-Hazing bill signed into law by Gov Abbott
- Anti-hazing bill signed into law by Gov. Abbott
- Knowledge Checkpoint
Driver License Changes
01:43
- Driver License Changes
- Video Transcript: Driver License Office Wait Times Could Change under New Texas Law
- Driver license office wait times could change under new Texas law Q&A
- Knowledge Checkpoint
Weapons
01:54
- Weapons
- Video Transcript: Texas Gun Laws Loosen in September
- Texas gun laws loosen in September
- Knowledge Checkpoint
New License Plates
- License Plates
- Knowledge Checkpoint
Special Recognition
00:45
- Special Recognition
- Embrace the Gulf Campaign
- Knowledge Checkpoint
In Memory Of
- In Memory Of
- Knowldge Checkpoint
Failed Legislation
00:52
- Failed Legislation.pdf
- Video Transcript: Governor Abbott Vetoes
- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes 51 bills this session KVUE
Conclusion
- Conclusion
- Knowledge Checkpoint
Final Exam
- 2019 Legislative Update Final Exam
Course Evaluation
- Course Evaluation, Required for TCOLE
About Your Instructor
Tina Chaffin
9-1-1 Training SpecialistI have over 20 years of experience as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Trainer. I have experience in PSAPs large and small. I am passionate about training and public education.
I currently hold the following certifications:
- NENA ENP
- APCO RPL
- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Advanced Instructor
- Texas Department of Public Safety Associate and TLETS Instructor
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Instructor
I have been providing continuing education training modules for Telecommunicators for over 5 years.