Out-of-State & Federal Licensure

Are you an out-of-state full-time peace officer or federal agent who wants to continue your law enforcement career in Texas? Our Law Enforcement Academy can help you fulfill the course requirements needed to earn your Texas peace officer license.

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Licensure Process

Out-of-state and federal officers begin the licensing process through TCOLE (opens in a new window).

TCOLE oversees the licensure process and sets all requirements for license transfer. For specific questions about the licensure process or license transfer requirements, please contact TCOLE directly.

Find the Out of State Eligibility Packet on TCOLE's Forms and Applications (opens in a new window). This packet will provide information such as:

• Eligibility
• Application instructions and forms
• Fingerprint instructions
• Necessary documents

Register for Courses

Once you receive your TCOLE endorsement, we can help you complete the required courses. Learn how to register for courses through our Law Enforcement In-Service Training.

Offered Courses

Our academy currently offers these courses:

• Canine Encounters (#4065)
• Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) (#1850)
• De-escalation Techniques (#1849)
• Interacting with Drivers Deaf or Hard of Hearing (#7887)

Note: Although this is a required course, our academy does not host ALERRT classes for in-service training. Contact ALERRT (opens in a new window) to register for an available course.

Contact

Our Law Enforcement Academy staff can help with questions about courses and the registration process.

For questions about the overall licensure process or license transfer requirements, please contact TCOLE (opens in a new window) directly.

Updated June 11, 2026