Sec. 76.0051. AUTHORIZATION TO CARRY WEAPON

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An officer is authorized to carry a weapon while engaged in the actual discharge of the officer's duties only if:
(1) the officer possesses a certificate of firearms proficiency issued by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education under Section 1701.257, Occupations Code; and
(2) the director of the department agrees to the authorization.

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1261, Sec. 29, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 255 , Sec. 5, eff. May 30, 2005.

                    
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