Texas Occupations Code 1701.309 – Age Requirement
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Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 1701.309
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
The commission by rule shall set 21 years of age as the minimum age for obtaining a license as an officer. The rules must provide that a person at least 18 years of age may be issued a license as an officer if the person has:
(1) completed and received credit for at least 60 hours of study at an accredited college or university or received an associate degree from an accredited college or university; or
(2) received an honorable discharge from the United States armed forces after at least two years of service.