The TCEQ Occupational Licensing section is dedicated to protecting the environment and human health through the responsible licensing of individuals whose occupations may have an environmental impact. The section’s responsibilities include issuing new licenses, renewing licenses, approving training providers, and developing examinations. Pre‑approval of your licensing application is required. All licensing applicants must be pre‑approved by TCEQ before becoming eligible to take a computer‑based test (CBT). Visit the TCEQ Occupational Licensing webpage for more information The examination fee is $35.00. Examinees must bring a valid, non‑expired photo identification. A driver’s license is preferred. Examinees will not be admitted without proper photo identification. Expired IDs are not accepted. The following examinations are currently available through the computer‑based testing system: All exams have a three‑hour time limit unless otherwise noted. Not all CBT centers can accommodate exams longer than four hours. Please confirm with the testing center before scheduling. If you require exam accommodations, please contact the TCEQ Occupational Licensing program. Phone: 512-239-6133 Email: licenses@tceq.texas.gov About Occupational Licensing
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The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) serves as the regulatory agency for all peace officers in Texas. This includes sheriffs and their deputies, constables and their deputies, police officers, marshals, troopers, Texas Rangers, Alcoholic Beverage Commission enforcement agents, Attorney General investigators, and game wardens. County jailers and public security officers are also regulated by TCOLE. Very Important: Make sure you are cleared with TCLEEDS. Any holds in TCLEEDS will prevent us from administering your exam. You must also complete the required pre‑activity in TCLEEDS before your exam date. If there are any holds or the pre‑activity is not completed, you will not be allowed to test and your exam fee will be forfeited. The examination fee is $40.00. The following TCOLE examinations are currently available at the UTRGV Brownsville and Edinburg Testing Centers: If you need testing accommodations, please contact the TCOLE Testing prgram prior to your scheduled exam date.About TCOLE
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The Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) aids in protecting the lives and property of Texas citizens through the development and enforcement of recognized professional standards for individuals and the fire service. To qualify for a TCFP state certification examination, applicants must complete a commission‑approved training program and successfully pass all commission‑designated skill evaluations, when applicable. Online testing eligibility is required. Sign in to the TCFP system to complete online testing eligibility TCFP does not permit certification testing outside the state of Texas. The registration fee is $30.00. Examinees must bring a valid, non‑expired government issued photo identification. A driver’s license is preferred. Examinees will not be admitted without proper photo identification. Expired, photocopied, or electronic IDs are not accepted. The following state certification online examinations are available through the computer‑based testing system: All TCFP online exams use a Safe Exam Browser (SEB) lockdown system. An Online Exam Eligibility form is required on the day of testing. The form can be found on your FIDO account. The Structure Firefighter exam requires special scheduling. To request an exam date, please contact Testing Services directly. Payment may only be submitted after a Testing Services staff member has confirmed your exam date. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you require testing accommodations, please contact Testing Services prior to your scheduled exam date.About TCFP
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