S.B. No. 2180 introduces a 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 who wish to conduct polygraph examinations for preemployment purposes or during criminal investigations. The commission is also tasked with adopting rules that prohibit officers from conducting such examinations unless they have completed an approved training course and passed a relevant examination.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the commission must issue a certification to those peace officers who meet the training and examination requirements. The rules established under this new section will not be mandatory for peace officers until January 1, 2027, allowing time for implementation. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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