Relating to the licensing of certain persons by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those persons by political subdivisions.

HB 1112 allows legal permanent residents (green card holders) to be licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and hired by local governments for positions requiring licensure, such as law enforcement roles, provided they hold the required license and submit an affidavit of intent to apply for U.S. citizenship within six months of becoming eligible. The bill replaces a prior requirement that limited these positions to honorably discharged veterans. It also mandates that law enforcement agencies obtain written consent from applicants and conduct background checks before hiring them, as specified in updated licensing and hiring procedures. The legislation directly affects legal permanent residents seeking licensure and local governments that hire for licensed positions.