Legislative Update

LET101 – 4.00 Hours

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This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (800) 423-8433 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

Texas state capitol

Available Online – Free! Multiple bills passed by the 89th legislative session will have an impact on Texas law enforcement. There were administrative changes, changes in existing statutes, and new laws. Texas’ law enforcement professionals will better serve their communities by increasing their awareness of changes and additions to state statutes as they pursue equality in justice and ensure public safety. Case law, especially cases handed down by the Supreme Court of the United States, is of incredible importance to the administration of Justice. This online course will briefly cover recent judicial decisions that are important for law enforcement officers, administrators, and policy makers. Unless otherwise noted, bills went into effect on September 1, 2025.

This material is a general summary of selected court cases and changes to Texas’ criminal law as wrought by the 89th session of the Texas Legislature. This is not an all-inclusive recitation of every change, nor is it intended as legal advice. There is no substitute for reading the actual statutes, legislative acts, and court cases. If you have any questions, consult your local city, county, or district attorney.

This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements Legislative Update Course #3189.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Completion Requirements

Participants must provide information for all required fields, including their U.S. citizenship/permanent resident information, in addition to meeting all other attendance and course completion requirements. If this information is not provided, the participant will be considered incomplete and will not receive a certificate of completion.

  • The mandatory completion period for this eCourse is 45 days from your registration date.
  • To complete this course, you must have access to a computer with internet access.

Online Course Technical Requirements

To successfully complete this online course, you must have access to a computer with the following requirements:

  • Computer tower or laptop
    • Note: The use of a tablet is not recommended and may result in connectivity issues.
  • Broadband or high-speed internet connection
    • Recommended: Wired connection with at least 2.0 Mbps bandwidth (bi-directional, i.e. sending and receiving)
    • Alternative: Wireless (WiFi) connection
    • Note: The use of a MiFi or mobile hotspot is not recommended and may result in connectivity issues.
  • Web browser
    • Recommended: Mozilla Firefox 140 or higher, Google Chrome 145 or higher
    • Note: Safari and Microsoft Edge are not among our tested browsers for this course. You may experience display, functionality, and/or connectivity issues when using one of these browsers. Please use one of the recommended browsers.
    • Note: Please avoid using incognito or private browsing when accessing the course.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader

Attendance Requirements

To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each training module and complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and/or end of course exam.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • Identify changes to TCOLE rules and policies.
  • Identify changes by certain SCOTUS and Texas Court of Appeals rulings.
  • Identify changes to policies regarding school safety.
  • Identify changes to the Texas Health and Safety Code.
  • Identify changes to the Texas Penal Code.
  • Identify changes to the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
  • Identify changes to the Texas Transportation Code.
  • Identify changes to additional miscellaneous codes.

Suggested Audience

  • Law enforcement administrators, peace officers, reserve law enforcement officers, judges, and prosecuting attorneys

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

Note: Live Online Instructor-Led (webinar) courses are not eligible for TCOLE credit.

  • 4.00 hours – Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

Other Information

  • After registering online for this course, you will receive an email with instructions for getting started. If you do not receive a confirmation within one hour, please contact us at (979) 845-6677 or [email protected].
  • Registrations on or after February 1, 2026 received the 3189 content. Registrations prior to this date received the 3188 content.
  • Registrations on or after November 1, 2023 received the 3188 content. Registrations prior to this date received the 3187 content.

Contact Information

Law Enforcement and Protective Services
Phone: (979) 845-6677 | Toll-Free: (800) 423-8433
Email: [email protected]