(a) A handgun license holder who is also a first responder,
as defined in Section 46.01, Penal Code, may obtain the first responder
certification by:
(1) successfully completing the first responder certification
course offered by a qualified handgun instructor who is certified
as a first responder instructor; and
(2) submitting a request for a first responder certification,
including the certificate of completion (LTC-103) provided by the
first responder instructor and any documentation requested by the
department establishing the requestor's employment as a first responder.
(b) The first responder certificate of training (LTC-103)
may be submitted to the department within one year from the date of
issuance. The first responder certificate of training must be valid
on the date it is submitted to the department.
(c) The first responder certification must be renewed
annually by completing the required continuing education course provided
by a certified first responder instructor and submitting the certificate
of training (LTC-103) to the department. The certificate of continuing
education training is valid for six months from the date of issuance.
The certificate of continuing education training must be valid on
the date the original first responder certificate expires.
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