Legislative Updates for TCs
2021 Texas Legislative Updates. Course does not meet peace officer requirements.
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.
Important Course Information
Course Information
Knowledge Checkpoint and Quizzes
Learning Objectives
Legislative Update Worksheet
Introduction
Texas Legislature Wraps Up Ahead Of Upcoming Special Session
Knowledge Checkpoint
Helpful Hint for the Knowledge Checkpoint
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Explaining A Texas Senate Rule Change In The 87th Texas Legislative Session
Knowledge Checkpoint
Laws Affecting ECPs
Telecommunicator CPR Bill
Discussion: Thoughts on the CPR Bill
Governor Abbott Signs Landgraf's 'Active Shooter Alert' Bill Into Law
Knowledge Checkpoint
Laws Affecting Officers
Gov. Greg Abbott Signs 'Back The Blue' Bills Into Law
North Texas Officers Recognize New Police Reform Laws
Knowledge Checkpoint
Gun Laws
Texas Govenor Signs Seven Gun Bills
Knowledge Checkpoint