(a) In this section, "special forces" means a special forces component of the United States armed forces, including:      
        (1) the United States Army Special Forces;       
        (2) the United States Navy SEALs;       
        (3) the United States Air Force Pararescue;       
        (4) the United States Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance; and       
        (5) any other component of the United States Special Operations Command approved by the commission.       
      (b) An applicant qualifies to take the basic licensing examination if the applicant:      
        (1) meets minimum licensing standards;       
        (2) has provided military service records documenting that the applicant has served in the special forces;       
        (3) successfully completes a training course developed for special forces veterans; and       
        (4) completes a supplemental peace officer training course.       
      (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