overseeing a county jail to pass the examination not later than the 180th day after the date the person is assigned to that position . The rules must provide that a person who fails the examination may be immediately removed from the position and may not be reinstated until the person passes the examination .
( c ) The sheriff of a county shall perform the duties of the jail administrator position at any time there is not a person available who satisfies the examination requirements of this section .
( d ) A person other than a sheriff may not serve in the jail administrator position of a county jail unless the person satisfies the examination requirement of this section .
SECTION 4.02 . Section 1701.253 , Occupations Code , is amended by amending Subsection ( j ) and adding Subsection ( n ) to read as follows : commission shall require an officer to complete a 40-hour statewide education and training program on de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to facilitate interaction with persons with mental impairments . An officer shall complete the program not later than the second anniversary of the date the officer is licensed under this chapter or the date the officer applies for an intermediate proficiency certificate , whichever date is earlier . An officer may not satisfy the requirements of this subsection [ section ] or Section 1701.402 ( g ) by taking an online course on de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to facilitate interaction with persons with mental impairments .
( n ) As part of the minimum curriculum requirements , the commission shall require an officer to complete a statewide education and training program on de-escalation techniques to facilitate interaction with members of the public , including techniques for limiting the use of force resulting in bodily injury .