Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • List key facts about the 87th legislative session.

  • Describe the process for a bill to become a law.

  • Explain the bills passed that affect Emergency Communications Professionals (ECPs) and law enforcement officers.

  • Describe laws relevant to gun laws.

  • Explain laws regarding crimes against persons.

  • Relate new laws regarding drugs and alcohol.

  • Explain other legislation passed this session.

  • List special recognitions passed this legislative session.

  • Relate the details of failed legislation.

  • Relate the details regarding the 88th legislative session.

Course Content

    1. Important Course Information

    2. Course Information

    3. Knowledge Checkpoint and Quizzes

    4. Learning Objectives

    5. Legislative Update Worksheet

    1. Introduction

    2. Texas Legislature Wraps Up Ahead Of Upcoming Special Session

    3. Knowledge Checkpoint

    1. Helpful Hint for the Knowledge Checkpoint

    2. How a Bill Becomes a Law

    3. Explaining A Texas Senate Rule Change In The 87th Texas Legislative Session

    4. Knowledge Checkpoint

    1. Laws Affecting ECPs

    2. Telecommunicator CPR Bill

    3. Discussion: Thoughts on the CPR Bill

    4. Governor Abbott Signs Landgraf's 'Active Shooter Alert' Bill Into Law

    5. Knowledge Checkpoint

    1. Laws Affecting Officers

    2. Gov. Greg Abbott Signs 'Back The Blue' Bills Into Law

    3. North Texas Officers Recognize New Police Reform Laws

    4. Knowledge Checkpoint

    1. Gun Laws

    2. Texas Govenor Signs Seven Gun Bills

    3. Knowledge Checkpoint

About this course

  • Free
  • 47 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content