Texas HB5542 amends sheriff eligibility requirements, including education and experience criteria.

Texas HB5542 modifies the eligibility criteria for individuals seeking to serve as sheriff. To qualify, a person must hold a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and either possess an active permanent peace officer license or have at least five years of experience as a peace officer or be a military veteran with a minimum of 10 years of combined active duty or national guard service experience. Additionally, any officer, including a sheriff, elected or appointed must obtain a license from the commission within two years of taking office.

Texas HB5542 amends sheriff eligibility requirements, including education and experience criteria.

Texas HB5542 modifies the eligibility criteria for individuals seeking to serve as sheriff. To qualify, a person must hold a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and either possess an active permanent peace officer license or have at least five years of experience as a peace officer or be a military veteran with a minimum of 10 years of combined active duty or national guard service experience. Additionally, any officer, including a sheriff, elected or appointed must obtain a license from the commission within two years of taking office.