Sec. 76.005. STANDARDS FOR OFFICERS. (a) An officer appointed by the department director must comply with a code of ethics developed by the division. (b) To be eligible for appointment as an officer who supervises defendants placed on community supervision a person must have acquired a bachelor's degree conferred by an institution of higher education accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (c) A person employed as a peace officer is not eligible for appointment as an officer under this section. (d) The division may establish a waiver procedure for departments unable to hire persons meeting the requirements under Subsection (b)(2).
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