Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals for certification as certain juvenile officers or employees of a juvenile facility.

HB 3276 amends Texas law to set new rules for certifying juvenile facility staff. It directly affects current or former employees, contractors, and volunteers working at juvenile probation departments or facilities registered with the state. The bill allows the state to permanently deny certification if someone engaged in misconduct (like violating rules or showing unsuitability) or if a panel determines their certification would threaten juveniles. If denied, individuals get an administrative hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.