Texas Education Code
§ 21.0444 — TEMPORARY CERTIFICATION FOR CERTAIN MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS
ED § 21.0444Title 2. PUBLIC EDUCATION · Part D. EDUCATORS AND SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS · Ch. 21. EDUCATORS · Art. B. CERTIFICATION OF EDUCATORS
Statute text
View on source(a)In this section, "first responder" means a person elected, employed, or appointed as:
(1)a peace officer as defined by Article 2A.001, Code of Criminal Procedure;
(2)fire protection personnel as defined by Section 419.021, Government Code; or
(3)emergency medical services personnel as defined by Section 773.003, Health and Safety Code.
(b)This section applies to a person seeking certification to teach career and technology education who:
(1)has served in the armed forces of the United States and was honorably discharged, retired, or released from active duty; or
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Legislative history
Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 204 (H.B. 1620), Sec. 6.002, eff. September 1, 2025.