S.B. No. 2180 introduces a new requirement for peace officers in Texas to obtain certification before conducting polygraph examinations. The bill amends the Occupations Code by adding Section 1701.318, which empowers the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to establish minimum training, testing, and certification requirements for peace officers. The certification is necessary for conducting polygraph examinations related to preemployment assessments for candidates applying for licensed positions or for criminal investigations.

Additionally, the bill mandates that peace officers must complete an approved training course and pass a commission-administered examination to be eligible for certification. The commission is tasked with issuing certifications to those who meet these requirements. The rules established under this section will not be enforced until January 1, 2027, allowing time for implementation, and the act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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