AUTHORIZATION TO CARRY WEAPON.

Tex. GOV'T Code § 76.0051.
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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. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1261, Sec. 29, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 93 (S.B. 686 ), Sec. 2.22, eff. May 18, 2013.
Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026

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