Votes at a glance: TCOLE actions on audits, rules, contracts and disciplinary cases (Sept. 10, 2025)

The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement took multiple formal actions at its Sept. 10 meeting in Amarillo. This summary lists the motions, the outcomes and key details drawn from the meeting record.

Internal audit - Action: Approved Weaver & Tidwell’s fiscal year 2025 internal audit report and the fiscal year 2026 internal audit plan. - Outcome: Approved by commission motion. - Notes: FY26 plan schedules audits on information controls, information security (staggered approach), budgeting and planning, data management and procurement, and law‑enforcement asset management.

Capital transfer / Confidential statewide employment database - Action: Approved capital budget transfer to develop a confidential statewide employment database (CSED). Authorized up to $800,000 for the 2026–27 biennium. - Outcome: Approved by commission motion. To be forwarded to the Governor’s Office and the Legislative Budget Board for required review and approval. - Vendor: OpenText selected; described as FedRAMP/TexTRAMP certified. OpenText representative said no prior breaches.

Rules (final adoptions) The commission gave final approval to multiple rule amendments and new rules pushed by staff following workshops and the required public‑notice period. All passed on final readings. - Rule 2.11.1 — Definitions (added definitions for full‑time peace officer, part‑time peace officer, reserve law enforcement officer). Outcome: Adopted. - Rule 2.11.29 — Chief administrators’ responsibilities (personnel files and misconduct reporting consistent with model policies). Outcome: Adopted. Staff clarified agencies will not be required to…