S.B. No. 198

	AN ACT
	relating to the demonstration of weapons proficiency by qualified
	retired law enforcement officers.
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
	SECTION 1.  Section 1701.357, Occupations Code, is amended
	by amending Subsections (a) and (c-1) and adding Subsections (b-1),
	(b-2), (c-2), and (f-1) to read as follows:
	(a)  In this section:
	(1)  "Qualified handgun instructor" means a person
	certified as a qualified handgun instructor under Section 411.190,
	Government Code.
	(2)  "Qualified[, "qualified] retired law enforcement
	officer" has the meaning assigned by 18 U.S.C. Section 926C.
	(b-1)  The commission shall issue a certificate of
	proficiency to a qualified retired law enforcement officer who:
	(1)  satisfactorily demonstrates weapons proficiency
	to a qualified handgun instructor under Subsection (b-2);
	(2)  provides to the commission a sworn affidavit
	stating that:
	(A)  the officer meets the requirements for a
	qualified retired law enforcement officer under 18 U.S.C. Section
	926C;
	(B)  the officer's license as a qualified law
	enforcement officer was not revoked or suspended for any period
	during the officer's term of service; and
	(C)  the officer has no psychological or physical
	disability that would interfere with the officer's proper handling
	of a handgun; and
	(3)  otherwise satisfies the applicable procedures
	established by the commission under Subsection (c-1).
	(b-2)  A qualified handgun instructor may allow any
	qualified retired law enforcement officer an opportunity to
	demonstrate weapons proficiency if the officer provides to the
	instructor a copy of the sworn affidavit described by Subsection
	(b-1)(2).
	(c-1)  The commission shall establish written procedures and
	forms for qualified handgun instructors regarding the manner in
	which demonstrations are conducted and the communication of
	demonstration results to the commission and for the issuance or
	denial of certificates of proficiency to qualified retired law
	enforcement officers. The commission shall maintain records of any
	person who holds a certificate issued under Subsection (b-1).
	(c-2)  For purposes of this section, proof that an individual
	is a qualified retired law enforcement officer may include a
	retired peace officer identification card issued under Subchapter
	H, Chapter 614, Government Code, or other form of identification as
	described by 18 U.S.C. Section 926C(d).
	(f-1)  A qualified handgun instructor may collect a
	reasonable fee for the purpose of evaluating a demonstration of
	weapons proficiency under this section.
	SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.
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	President of the Senate	Speaker of the House
	I hereby certify that S.B. No. 198 passed the Senate on
	April 9, 2021, by the following vote:  Yeas 31, Nays 0.
	______________________________
	Secretary of the Senate
	I hereby certify that S.B. No. 198 passed the House on
	May 26, 2021, by the following vote:  Yeas 146, Nays 1, two
	present not voting.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House
	Approved:
	______________________________
	Date
	______________________________
	Governor