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Texas guard card requirements
Noncommissioned Security Officer license · Last verified November 1, 2026
Not legal advice. This guide is general information, not legal or career advice. Licensing rules, hours and fees change and vary by state and employer. Verify every requirement with the issuing body before you enroll, apply or work.
Issuing agency
Texas DPS Private Security Program
Requirements and training
- Minimum age
- Check with Texas DPS Private Security Program
- Training and requirements
- Level II training course and test, given by a licensed Level III/IV school or by a licensed guard company. Fingerprint-based background check.
Certain peace officers may be exempt (37 TAC 35.141(b)).
Cost and time
- Fees
- Check with Texas DPS Private Security Program
- Time
- Check with Texas DPS Private Security Program
Renewal
Earn the required department-approved continuing education (37 TAC 35.161) before applying to renew; your employer keeps the proof.
Sources
- www.dps.texas.gov/section/private-security/training-and-continuing-education
- www.dps.texas.gov/section/private-security
Last verified November 1, 2026. Where a field says "Check with", we couldn't confirm it from an official source.