Special Conditions: Law Enforcement

July 14, 2021

Special Condition Document Requirements

Note: The following identification requirements apply to all applicants:

  • Applicants born abroad must provide a Lawful Presence document.
  • If you do not have a Texas Driver License (DL) or ID you will be required to submit:
    • Form LTC-6 with a signature and color "passport-style" photo
    • Copy of your non-expired DL or ID
       

Law Enforcement - Active

    
Type of ConditionTraining RequirementsFingerprintsRequired DocumentsFee (New, Renewal)
Active Juvenile Probation Officer

Complete classroom instruction with an LTC Instructor or Online Course Provider (OCP). Handgun proficiency training must be completed with a qualified LTC Instructor. Your LTC Instructor will enter your training results into your RSD Connect account.

Important Note: Range instruction and handgun proficiency demonstration MUST be completed with an LTC Handgun Instructor.  OR

  • Affidavit LTC-83 Statement of Handgun Proficiency, signed by a TCOLE instructor and notarized, with a Handgun Training Certificate showing completion of the classroom portion only. 
Fingerprints – LTC Fingerprint Information•    Provide current proof employment as a Juvenile Probation officer or
•    Letter from employing agency stating employed as Juvenile Probation Officer dated within 90 days of application.
 

$25
New

$25
Renewal

Active Railroad Peace OfficerNoneFingerprints – LTC Fingerprint Information•    Provide current copy of certificate of authority issued by the Director of Texas DPS and TCOLE Personal Status Report (PSR).

$0
New

$0
Renewal

Active Special Ranger of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers AssociationNoneFingerprints – LTC Fingerprint Information•    Provide current copy of certificate of authority issued by the Director of Texas DPS and TCOLE Personal Status Report (PSR).

$0
New

$0
Renewal

Active Supervision Officer

Change to: Complete classroom instruction with an LTC Instructor or Online Course Provider (OCP). Handgun proficiency training must be completed with a qualified LTC Instructor. Your LTC Instructor will enter your training results into your RSD Connect account.

Important Note: Range instruction and handgun proficiency demonstration MUST be completed with an LTC Handgun Instructor.  OR

  • Affidavit LTC-83 Statement of Handgun Proficiency, signed by a TCOLE instructor and notarized, with a Handgun Training Certificate showing completion of the classroom portion only. 
Fingerprints – LTC Fingerprint Information•    Provide current proof employment as a Supervision Officer or
•    Letter from employing agency stating employed as Supervision Officer dated within 90 days of application.
 

$25
New

$25
Renewal

Active Texas Peace OfficerNoneFingerprints – LTC Fingerprint Information
  • Current TCOLE Personal Status Report (PSR)

$0
New

$0
Renewal

 

Law Enforcement - Retired

    
Type of ConditionTraining RequirementsFingerprintsRequired DocumentsFee (New, Renewal)
Former Reserve Law Enforcement OfficerSuccessfully complete classroom only training with a qualified LTC instructor or Online Course Provider (OCP) classroom only. Your LTC instructor will enter your training results into your RSD Connect Account.

 		Fingerprints – LTC Fingerprint Information

LTC-79 Sworn Statement for Former Reserve Law Enforcement Affidavit) OR

•    Documentation of 10 years of cumulative service and 6-point sworn state that includes:
o    Name and Rank
o    Status of the applicant
o    Whether the applicant was accused of misconduct at any time
o    Description of the physical and mental condition of the applicant
o    List of the types of weapons they demonstrated proficiency with during service, and
o    A recommendation from the agency head regarding the issuance of an LTC. 
 

$25
New

$25
Renewal

Honorably Retired Texas Peace OfficerNoneFingerprints – LTC Fingerprint Information

Affidavit LTC-84, signed and notarized; OR

Applicant may submit a retirement status letter on department letterhead; and letter must contain the following information: 

  1. The name and rank of the applicant.
  2. The status of the applicant before retirement.
  3. Whether or not the applicant was accused of misconduct at the time of the retirement.
  4. The physical and mental condition of the applicant.
  5. The type of weapons the applicant demonstrated proficiency with during the last year of employment.
  6. Whether the applicant would be eligible for re-employment with the agency, and if not, the reasons the applicant is not eligible.
  7. A recommendation from the agency head regarding the issuance of a license under this subchapter.
  8. Whether the applicant holds a current certificate of proficiency under Section 1701.357, Occupations Code.

$0
New

$0
Renewal

Retired DPS TroopersNoneFingerprints – LTC Fingerprint Information

 

  • Complete an HR-74 – this can be certified by a TCOLE instructor, LTC Instructor or if out of state, with a local agency equivalent to TCOLE.
     

Note: For retired DPS troopers commissioned as Special Rangers, the Director’s office will provide the documentation needed.
 

$0
New

$0
Renewal

Retired Federal OfficerNoneFingerprints – LTC Fingerprint Information
  • Letter form agency on agency letterhead stating they retired in good standing and
  • Retirement Credentials.

$0
New

$0
Renewal

Retired Railroad Peace OfficerNoneFingerprints – LTC Fingerprint Information

Affidavit LTC-96 for Retired Railroad Peace Officer, signed and notarized; OR

Applicant may submit a retirement status letter on department letterhead; and letter must contain the following information: 

  1. The name and rank of the applicant.
  2. The status of the applicant before retirement.
  3. Whether or not the applicant was accused of misconduct at the time of the retirement.
  4. The physical and mental condition of the applicant.
  5. The type of weapons the applicant demonstrated proficiency with during the last year of employment.
  6. Whether the applicant would be eligible for reemployment with the agency, and if not, the reasons the applicant is not eligible.
  7. A recommendation from the agency head regarding the issuance of a license under this subchapter.
  8. Whether the applicant holds a current certificate of proficiency under Section 1701.357, Occupations Code.

$0
New

$0
Renewal

Retired Special Ranger of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers AssociationNoneFingerprints – LTC Fingerprint Information

Affidavit LTC-96, signed and notarized; OR

Applicant may submit a retirement status letter on department letterhead; and letter must contain the following information:

  1. The name and rank of the applicant.
  2. The status of the applicant before retirement.
  3. Whether or not the applicant was accused of misconduct at the time of the retirement.
  4. The physical and mental condition of the applicant.
  5. The type of weapons the applicant demonstrated proficiency with during the last year of employment.
  6. Whether the applicant would be eligible for reemployment with the agency, and if not, the reasons the applicant is not eligible.
  7. A recommendation from the agency head regarding the issuance of a license under this subchapter.
  8. Whether the applicant holds a current certificate of proficiency under Section 1701.357, Occupations Code.

$0
New

$0
Renewal