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Texas Basic Peace Officer Licensing Examination

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Your Study Path

TCOLE TCOLE Texas Commission on Law Enforcement License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try

1

Texas Legal CoreYou are here

Review Texas statutes, criminal procedure, and constitutional standards.

50
hours
2

Operations and Patrol

Drill traffic, patrol workflow, communications, and SFST fundamentals.

35
hours
3

Force, Arrest, and Investigations

Reinforce use-of-force law, arrest mechanics, and case-building methods.

40
hours
4

Full-Length Exam Simulation

Complete 250-question practice sets under 180-minute conditions.

25
hours
Estimated total study time
150 hours
That's about 15 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the TCOLE Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Must meet Texas peace officer minimum standards under TCOLE Rule 217.1
Education
High school diploma/GED minimum under Texas licensing standards
Experience
No prior peace-officer employment required for initial BPOC route
Additional Requirements
  • Must satisfy fingerprinting/background standards for licensure
  • Must test within 180 days of endorsement issuance
  • Must pass within 3 attempts under Commission Rule 219.1

TCOLE Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

10-16 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

TCOLE-authorized test sites via TCLEDDS workflow

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

Candidates have up to 3 attempts within a 180-day eligibility window; no waiting period is required between attempts.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam FeeSet by local authorized test site
Application FeeState process fees apply for select reciprocity or special pathways
Fingerprint FeeBackground/fingerprinting costs apply per pathway requirements
Total Estimated CostDepends on pathway and test-site pricing
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The official pass rate is TCOLE publishes provider-level basic licensing pass-rate reports, but not one single statewide pass-rate figure.. Our students do better.

200 Practice Questions

Covers the full Texas peace-officer licensing knowledge footprint.

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What You'll Study

12 chapters covering everything you need to pass

TCOLE Exam Details

Texas Basic Peace Officer Licensing Examination

Administered by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

Official Source
70%
Passing Score
250
Questions
180
Hours
Exam-site fee is set by the selected TCOLE-authorized test site
Exam Fee
Study time: 120-200 hours after academy completion
Prerequisites: Successful completion of a TCOLE-approved Basic Peace Officer Course (currently 736 hours)
Valid for: Exam endorsement allows 3 attempts within 180 days

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) content outline

Texas Law and ProceduresNot publicly disclosed by TCOLE

Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, constitutional law, and legal process.

Patrol and Traffic OperationsNot publicly disclosed by TCOLE

Patrol skills, traffic stops, SFST/intoxicated driver, and communications.

Use of Force and Arrest SkillsNot publicly disclosed by TCOLE

Force options, de-escalation, arrest/control, and firearms fundamentals.

Investigations and ReportingNot publicly disclosed by TCOLE

Criminal investigations, scene work, interviewing, and written communication.

Special Populations and ResponseNot publicly disclosed by TCOLE

Crisis intervention, victims, family violence, and emergency response topics.

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What's Next After the TCOLE?

After passing the TCOLE, you can pursue these career paths

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