Texas HB1561 allows legal permanent residents to be licensed as county jailers and hired by political subdivisions.

Texas HB1561 amends the Local Government Code and Occupations Code to allow political subdivisions to hire legal permanent residents as county jailers if they hold a license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. The bill also requires the commission to issue licenses to legal permanent residents who meet the licensing requirements and are honorably discharged veterans with at least two years of service. Effective September 1, 2025, law enforcement agencies must obtain specific background information before hiring a person licensed under the chapter.

Texas HB1561 allows legal permanent residents to be licensed as county jailers and hired by political subdivisions.

Texas HB1561 amends the Local Government Code and Occupations Code to allow political subdivisions to hire legal permanent residents as county jailers if they hold a license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. The bill also requires the commission to issue licenses to legal permanent residents who meet the licensing requirements and are honorably discharged veterans with at least two years of service. Effective September 1, 2025, law enforcement agencies must obtain specific background information before hiring a person licensed under the chapter.