H.B. No. 4796 introduces new requirements for the physical fitness evaluation of peace officers in Texas. The bill amends the Local Government Code by adding Section 370.010, which mandates that each law enforcement agency adopt physical fitness standards for peace officers that are at least as stringent as those set by the Department of Public Safety. Additionally, agencies are required to conduct annual evaluations of each officer's physical fitness based on these standards. If an officer fails to meet the established standards, they must participate in a physical fitness program provided by the agency until they comply.

Furthermore, the bill adds Section 1701.171 to the Occupations Code, which directs the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to develop and provide a physical fitness program that includes diet and exercise recommendations for officers. The law enforcement agencies are required to adopt these standards and the Commission is tasked with making the fitness program available as soon as practicable after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2026.

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