SECTION 225.1. Issuance of Jailer License through a Contract Jail Facility

(a) The commission shall issue a jailer license to an individual appointed by a contract jail facility who meets all the minimum standards for jailer licensure, and submits both the current commission application and any required fees.

(b) A contract jail facility that appoints an individual who already holds a valid, active jailer license shall meet the appointment requirements of §217.7 of this title (relating to Reporting the Appointment and Termination of a Licensee), including submitting any required fee.

(c) A contract jail facility that appoints an individual with a 180-day break in service shall meet the appointment requirements of §217.7 of this title, including submitting any required fee.

(d) The commission shall issue a temporary jailer license to an individual appointed by a contract jail facility who meets all the minimum standards for licensure except for training and testing, and submits both the current commission application and any required fees. A temporary jailer license expires 12 months from the appointment date.

(e) Individuals licensed as jailers appointed by a contract jail facility shall meet the continuing education requirements in Chapter 218 of this title.

(f) The effective date of this section is September 1, 2016.

Source Note: The provisions of this §225.1 adopted to be effective March 1, 2001, 26 TexReg 240; amended to be effective June 1, 2004, 29 TexReg 3827; amended to be effective March 1, 2008, 33 TexReg 286; amended to be effective July 15, 2010, 35 TexReg 5582; amended to be effective July 19, 2016, 41 TexReg 5203