Federal and State Requirements

The Police Department must adhere to requirements set out by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE) as well as the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services policies. 

Disqualifiers

In addition to TCOLE requirements, if at any point the applicant is determined to have any of the following disqualifiers, the application process for that individual may be terminated at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

  • Knowingly omit or falsify any information on the application or on the Personal History and Information Packet. 
  • False statement to the background investigator.
  • A conviction of any family violence related offense.
  • Conviction of any offense above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor. 
  • Court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above the grade of Class B misdemeanor. 
  • Prohibited by any state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle. 
  • Prohibited by any state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition. 
  • Discharge from any military service under less than honorable conditions including, specifically: a) Under other than honorable conditions; b) Bad conduct; c) Dishonorable; d) Any other characterization of service indicating bad character. 
  • Having a TCOLE license denied by final order or revoked. 
  • Having a TCOLE license that is currently on suspension, or must not have a voluntary surrender of the license currently in effect. 
  • Violation of any TCOLE rule or provision of the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1701.
  • Admission or discovery of current substance abuse. 
  • Admission or discovery of the involvement in the illegal manufacture, sale, delivery or furnishing of any controlled substance or drug to another with the exception that a personal benefit would be received as a result of the actions. 
  • The usage of hallucinogens, cocaine, methamphetamines and all other controlled substances when over the age of 25. 

These may not be automatic disqualifiers and will be handled on a case by case basis.

  • Failure to provide all required documents at time of application is due, will result in a disqualification for a period of six (6) months from the date of being informed verbally or in writing. 
  • Conviction of a Class B misdemeanor offense within the last ten (10) years from the date of conviction. 
  • Court-ordered community supervision or probation for any Class B misdemeanor offense within the last ten (10) years from the date of the court order. 
  • Termination from any law enforcement agency for cause. "For Cause" means an affirmed termination due to an action, or failure to act by the applicant. (Discretion of Chief)
  • Asked to resign or resigned while under investigation from a law enforcement agency (does not include economic lay-off). (Discretion of Chief)