(a) A qualified handgun instructor may apply for an instructor of the first responder certification course if their qualified handgun instructor certification is current and they have no suspension, revocation or other disciplinary actions pending.
(b) A first responder instructor certification applicant is required to attend the department's training course in person. If the applicant is unable to attend their original scheduled first responder instructor course in person, the applicant may request to be rescheduled for a second first responder instructor course. If the applicant fails to attend the second scheduled course, the application will be terminated, and the applicant is required to submit a new application to attend a first responder instructor course in the future.
(c) A first responder instructor certification applicant is required to pass a prequalifying written examination consisting of material from the current license to carry a handgun course. A passing score of 90% or better must be achieved on the first attempt. A student scoring less than 90% is not permitted to continue the training and must reapply as a new applicant for a future course.
(d) A first responder instructor certification applicant who passes the prequalifying written examination is required to demonstrate handgun proficiency using the current license to carry a handgun course of fire. A passing score of 90% or better must be achieved on the first attempt. A second attempt may be allowed at the discretion of the department if the prior failure was the result of a weapon malfunction. A student may use only one handgun, and the handgun must meet the requirements of the Act and of this chapter. A student who scores less than 90% will not be permitted to continue the training and must reapply as a new applicant for a future course.
(e) Only those first responder instructor certification applicants who pass the prequalifying written examination and the proficiency demonstration will be allowed to attend the first responder instructor certification course. A student may be removed from course for reasons described in §6.37 of this title (relating to Conduct During Training). Students must pass the department approved final written examination for certification with a score of 90% or better. Failing students must reapply as a new applicant for a future course.
(f) Applicants who pass the course will be provided a certificate in the form approved by the department.
(g) The first responder instructor certification remains valid so long as the instructor's qualified handgun instructor certification remains valid and is continuously renewed prior to expiration.
(h) The applicant's qualified handgun instructor certification must be current as of the date the first responder instructor certification course begins. If the qualified handgun instructor certification has expired course attendance will not be permitted.
(i) There are no fees associated with the first responder instructor certification.

Source Note: The provisions of this §6.95 adopted to be effective March 3, 2022, 47 TexReg 952