Texas SB538 amends licensing and hiring rules for law enforcement positions, allowing legal permanent residents to be hired if they meet certain.

Texas SB538 modifies the licensing and hiring processes for law enforcement positions in Texas. It allows political subdivisions to hire legal permanent residents for positions requiring a license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. These residents must meet specific criteria, such as having at least two years of service in the U.S. armed forces and submitting an affidavit affirming their intent to apply for U.S. citizenship within six months of becoming eligible.

Texas SB538 amends licensing and hiring rules for law enforcement positions, allowing legal permanent residents to be hired if they meet certain.

Texas SB538 modifies the licensing and hiring processes for law enforcement positions in Texas. It allows political subdivisions to hire legal permanent residents for positions requiring a license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. These residents must meet specific criteria, such as having at least two years of service in the U.S. armed forces and submitting an affidavit affirming their intent to apply for U.S. citizenship within six months of becoming eligible.