1. (a) A qualified handgun instructor may apply for an instructor of the tactical medical professional certification course if the applicant's qualified handgun instructor certification is current and the applicant has no suspension, revocation or other disciplinary actions pending.
2. (b) A tactical medical professional instructor certification applicant is required to attend the department's training course in person. If the applicant is unable to attend the originally scheduled tactical medical professional instructor course in person, the applicant may request to be rescheduled for a second tactical medical professional instructor course. If the applicant fails to attend the second scheduled course, the application will be terminated, and the applicant is required to submit a new application to attend a tactical medical professional instructor course in the future.
3. (c) A tactical medical professional instructor certification applicant is required to pass a prequalifying written examination consisting of material from the current license to carry a handgun course. A passing score of 90% or better must be achieved on the first attempt. A student scoring less than 90% is not permitted to continue the training and must reapply as a new applicant for a future course.
4. (d) A tactical medical professional instructor certification applicant who passes the prequalifying written examination is required to demonstrate handgun proficiency using the current license to carry a handgun course of fire. A passing score of 90% or better must be achieved on the first attempt. A second attempt may be allowed at the discretion of the department if the prior failure was the result of a weapon malfunction. A student may use only one handgun, and the handgun must meet the requirements of the Act and of this chapter. A student who scores less than 90% will not be permitted to continue the training and must reapply as a new applicant for a future course.
5. (e) Only tactical medical professional instructor certification applicants who pass the prequalifying written examination and the proficiency demonstration will be allowed to attend the tactical medical professional instructor certification course. A student may be removed from course for reasons described in §6.37 of this title (relating to Conduct During Training). Students must pass the department approved final written examination for certification with a score of 90% or better. Failing students must reapply as a new applicant for a future course.
6. (f) Applicants who pass the course will be provided a certificate in the form approved by the department.
7. (g) The tactical medical professional instructor certification remains valid so long as the instructor's qualified handgun instructor certification remains valid and is continuously renewed prior to expiration.
8. (h) The applicant's qualified handgun instructor certification must be current as of the date the tactical medical professional instructor certification course begins. If the qualified handgun instructor certification has expired course attendance will not be permitted.

Source Note:The provisions of this §6.111 adopted to be effective January 1, 2026, 50 TexReg 8619.