Relating to the licensing and regulation of state correctional officers and the employment of those officers; requiring an occupational license.

Added a specific definition for 'state correctional officer' as someone employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice whose primary duty is supervising inmates.

Established minimum eligibility requirements including 240 hours of training, being at least 18 years old, and holding a high school diploma or equivalent.

Requires state correctional officers to obtain a license from the commission, which involves submitting an application, completing training, passing an exam, and meeting other qualification standards.

Modified training program requirements to include state correctional officers alongside other law enforcement personnel.

Set implementation deadlines with most provisions effective September 1, 2026, and licensing requirements for existing employees effective September 1, 2027.

Added criminal penalties for appointing or retaining unlicensed individuals as state correctional officers.