Training Opportunities

  • Interacting with Veterans in a Jail Setting (TCOLE 4902)

    This course fulfills the legislative mandate established by SB 1563 under Chapter 1701 of the Texas Occupations Code. It provides county corrections officers with essential knowledge and skills for respectfully and effectively interacting with justice-involved veterans, including an overview of military culture, veteran-specific challenges, and trauma-informed communication and de-escalation techniques.

    Training Hours: 4

    Cost: FREE

    For Questions:
    Melvin Bowser
    melvin.bowser@tcjs.state.tx.us
    (512) 799-6931

    Available Sessions
    Click on each session for full information and to register online.

    Date Time Location Register
    June 23, 2026 8:00am–12:00pm Greenville, TX
    June 23, 2026 1:00pm–5:00pm Greenville, TX
    June 24, 2026 8:00am–12:00pm Greenville, TX
    June 24, 2026 1:00pm–5:00pm Greenville, TX
    June 25, 2026 8:00am–12:00pm Greenville, TX
    June 25, 2026 1:00pm–5:00pm Greenville, TX
    June 30, 2026 8:00am–12:00pm San Marcos, TX
    June 30, 2026 1:00pm–5:00pm San Marcos, TX
    July 1, 2026 8:00am–12:00pm San Marcos, TX
    July 1, 2026 1:00pm–5:00pm San Marcos, TX
    July 2, 2026 8:00am–12:00pm San Marcos, TX
    July 2, 2026 1:00pm–5:00pm San Marcos, TX
    July 28, 2026 8:00am–12:00pm Burnet, TX
    July 28, 2026 1:00pm–5:00pm Burnet, TX
    July 29, 2026 8:00am–12:00pm Burnet, TX
    July 29, 2026 1:00pm–5:00pm Burnet, TX
    July 30, 2026 8:00am–12:00pm Burnet, TX
    July 30, 2026 1:00pm–5:00pm Burnet, TX

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