TX: lateral & sign-on bonuses
Out-of-state certification / reciprocity
TCOLE eligibility application and fingerprints first; eligible officers complete supplemental courses then the state licensing exam. Insufficient service or 10+ yr lapse may require basic academy.
Official source| Agency | Type | Max bonus | Payout | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland Police Department | PD | $15,000 | $576.93 per pay period for 26 pay periods | 2026-10-15 |
| Sugar Land Police Department | PD | $10,000 | $2,500 at start; $2,500 after FTO; $5,000 after 1 year | 2026-10-15 |
| Burleson Police Department | PD | $10,000 | $5,000 after FTO; $5,000 at 1-year anniversary | 2026-10-15 |
| Big Spring Police Department | PD | — | 2026-10-15 |
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