(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.

Source Note: The provisions of this §6.18 adopted to be effective March 3, 2022, 47 TexReg 951