Texas HB4304 modifies licensing and hiring rules for law enforcement positions, allowing certain veterans and legal residents to be hired.

Texas HB4304 amends the licensing and hiring rules for law enforcement positions in Texas. It allows political subdivisions to hire individuals who are legal permanent residents and honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. armed forces with at least two years of service. These individuals must hold the appropriate license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. The bill also mandates that law enforcement agencies conduct background checks and obtain necessary consents before hiring.

Texas HB4304 modifies licensing and hiring rules for law enforcement positions, allowing certain veterans and legal residents to be hired.

Texas HB4304 amends the licensing and hiring rules for law enforcement positions in Texas. It allows political subdivisions to hire individuals who are legal permanent residents and honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. armed forces with at least two years of service. These individuals must hold the appropriate license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. The bill also mandates that law enforcement agencies conduct background checks and obtain necessary consents before hiring.