1. (a) In this section, "special forces" means a special forces component of the United States armed forces, including:

   1. (1) the United States Army Special Forces;
   2. (2) the United States Navy SEALs;
   3. (3) the United States Air Force Pararescue;
   4. (4) the United States Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance; and
   5. (5) any other component of the United States Special Operations Command approved by the commission.

2. (b) An applicant qualifies to take the basic licensing examination if the applicant:

   1. (1) meets minimum licensing standards;
   2. (2) has provided military service records documenting that the applicant has served in the special forces;
   3. (3) successfully completes a training course developed for special forces veterans; and
   4. (4) completes a supplemental peace officer training course.
3. (c) The effective date of this section is May 1, 2016.

Source Note:The provisions of this §219.25 adopted to be effective February 1, 2014, 38 TexReg 9618; amended to be effective May 1, 2016, 41 TexReg 2499.