Texas Polygraph Licensing: DPS Requirements & TAPE Guide

DPS Polygraph Origins and Growth

Texas has one of the longest and most distinguished polygraph histories in the United States. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) officially came into existence in August 1935 when the Texas Legislature passed a law creating the Department and the Public Safety Commission [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995. The roots of DPS trace back even further to 1823, when Stephen F. Austin appointed ten men to act as rangers for the common defence — the origin of the legendary Texas Rangers [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995.

The Department administered its first polygraph exam on July 24, 1944, in connection with a jewellery store burglary in Nixon, Texas [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995. However, the first full-time polygraph examiner was not hired by DPS until September 1949 [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995. Over the next 32 years, polygraph services were conducted by personnel assigned to the Identification and Crimes Records Division until transferred to the Crime Laboratory Division in 1981 [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995.

Polygraph responsibilities shifted again in 1989, when they were assigned to the newly created Polygraph Service within the Criminal Law Enforcement (CLE) Division [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995. At that time, the service consisted of ten examiners and one captain [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995. In 2000, the Polygraph Service's duties were absorbed by the Special Crimes Service, and examiners were required to serve a dual role of administering polygraph examinations and working criminal cases [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995.

A pivotal change came in 2005, when the Texas State Legislature mandated that all DPS state trooper and police communications applicants take a pre-employment screening polygraph examination prior to being hired [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995. In September 2011, the CLE Division was reorganised as the Criminal Investigations Division, and polygraph examiners became part of the newly created Polygraph Unit, transitioning back to a dedicated role focused solely on criminal and pre-employment polygraph examinations [2]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog — Polygraph Unit Statistics
Confirms over 7,000 felony criminal exams since 2011, including confessions in homicide and sexual offence cases.

The DPS Polygraph Unit Today

Today, the DPS Polygraph Unit has 17 polygraph examiners located throughout the state [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995. These examiners conduct polygraph examinations in support of federal, state, and local criminal investigations in their assigned regions and also conduct screening examinations of applicants [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995.

Since 2011, the DPS Polygraph Unit has administered more than 7,000 felony criminal polygraph examinations and solved numerous crimes as a result of pre- and post-test confessions, including homicides and sexual offences [2]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog — Polygraph Unit Statistics
Confirms over 7,000 felony criminal exams since 2011, including confessions in homicide and sexual offence cases. A majority of the sexual offences involved child victims with little or no physical evidence, and convictions would have been unlikely without the confessions obtained during the polygraph process [2]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog — Polygraph Unit Statistics
Confirms over 7,000 felony criminal exams since 2011, including confessions in homicide and sexual offence cases. The unit's impressive track record demonstrates the critical value that professional polygraph testing provides to Texas law enforcement. For a broader overview of how polygraph testing works, see our Texas private polygraph testing consumer guide.

From the Polygraph Examiners Board to TDLR

Texas polygraph regulation has undergone significant transformation over the decades. The Polygraph Examiners Board was originally established in 1965 by the 59th Legislature under the Texas Engineering Extension Service [4]Verified Polygraph Examiners Board — Texas Sunset Advisory Commission
Confirms SB 1005 abolished the Polygraph Examiners Board in 2009 and transferred functions to TDLR with estimated annual savings of $41,740. It later became a separate agency and was administered by the Texas Department of Public Safety [4]Verified Polygraph Examiners Board — Texas Sunset Advisory Commission
Confirms SB 1005 abolished the Polygraph Examiners Board in 2009 and transferred functions to TDLR with estimated annual savings of $41,740.

During the 81st Regular Legislative Session in 2009, Senate Bill 1005 abolished the Polygraph Examiners Board and transferred its regulatory functions to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) [4]Verified Polygraph Examiners Board — Texas Sunset Advisory Commission
Confirms SB 1005 abolished the Polygraph Examiners Board in 2009 and transferred functions to TDLR with estimated annual savings of $41,740. The Sunset Advisory Commission had found that while regulation of polygraph examiners remained necessary, the Board's enforcement efforts did not adequately protect the public, and portions of its licensing exam were overly subjective [4]Verified Polygraph Examiners Board — Texas Sunset Advisory Commission
Confirms SB 1005 abolished the Polygraph Examiners Board in 2009 and transferred functions to TDLR with estimated annual savings of $41,740. The transfer to TDLR was estimated to save the state approximately $41,740 annually [4]Verified Polygraph Examiners Board — Texas Sunset Advisory Commission
Confirms SB 1005 abolished the Polygraph Examiners Board in 2009 and transferred functions to TDLR with estimated annual savings of $41,740.

Under TDLR oversight, polygraph examiners were licensed among 39 industries regulated by the department [5]Verified TDLR Industries and Licensing Overview
Confirms TDLR licensed and regulated polygraph examiners among 39 industries in Texas. TDLR implemented minimal competency requirements and proficiency testing standards, with a combined passing rate of 53.85% in calendar year 2019 [6]Verified Texas DPS Response to Sunset Advisory Commission on Polygraph Licensing
Confirms approximately 262 licensed Texas polygraph examiners, 53.85% combined exam passing rate in CY 2019, and TDLR licensing standards. As of the 2020 Sunset Advisory Commission report, there were approximately 262 licensed polygraph examiners in Texas administering tens of thousands of tests annually [6]Verified Texas DPS Response to Sunset Advisory Commission on Polygraph Licensing
Confirms approximately 262 licensed Texas polygraph examiners, 53.85% combined exam passing rate in CY 2019, and TDLR licensing standards.

HB 1560: The End of Mandatory Licensing (2021)

In 2021, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 1560, which among other provisions repealed the Polygraph Examiners Act (Chapter 1703, Texas Occupations Code) and abolished the Polygraph Advisory Committee, effective September 1, 2021 [7]Verified HB 1560 — Deregulation of Polygraph Examiners Programme
Confirms Texas Legislature eliminated polygraph examiner licensing via HB 1560 in 2021, effective September 1, 2021, with estimated $50,000 annual cost reduction. This legislation was part of a broader deregulation effort by the 87th Legislature that also eliminated licensing requirements for combative sports matchmakers and event coordinators [7]Verified HB 1560 — Deregulation of Polygraph Examiners Programme
Confirms Texas Legislature eliminated polygraph examiner licensing via HB 1560 in 2021, effective September 1, 2021, with estimated $50,000 annual cost reduction.

The proposed repeals eliminated all fees paid for licences, renewals, and continuing education for the polygraph examiner programme [7]Verified HB 1560 — Deregulation of Polygraph Examiners Programme
Confirms Texas Legislature eliminated polygraph examiner licensing via HB 1560 in 2021, effective September 1, 2021, with estimated $50,000 annual cost reduction. The deregulation was estimated to reduce state costs by approximately $50,000 annually [7]Verified HB 1560 — Deregulation of Polygraph Examiners Programme
Confirms Texas Legislature eliminated polygraph examiner licensing via HB 1560 in 2021, effective September 1, 2021, with estimated $50,000 annual cost reduction. As a result, since September 1, 2021, a polygraph licence is no longer required to perform polygraph examinations in Texas [7]Verified HB 1560 — Deregulation of Polygraph Examiners Programme
Confirms Texas Legislature eliminated polygraph examiner licensing via HB 1560 in 2021, effective September 1, 2021, with estimated $50,000 annual cost reduction.

While the removal of mandatory state licensing simplified regulatory requirements, professional organisations such as TAPE continued to advocate for maintaining high standards through voluntary certification and professional development. Understanding the malpractice and liability risks for polygraph examiners remains essential for anyone practising in this field.

S.B. 2180: TCOLE Certification for Peace Officers (2025)

Recognising the need for standardised certification after the 2021 deregulation, the Texas Legislature passed S.B. 2180 during the 89th Regular Session. The bill was signed into law and took effect September 1, 2025 [8]Verified S.B. 2180 — Certification Required for Peace Officers to Conduct Polygraph Examinations
Confirms TCOLE certification requirement for peace officers conducting polygraph exams for pre-employment and criminal investigations, effective September 1, 2025, with compliance by January 1, 2027. S.B. 2180 introduces a formal certification requirement for peace officers who conduct polygraph examinations for pre-employment screening of law enforcement candidates or for criminal investigations [8]Verified S.B. 2180 — Certification Required for Peace Officers to Conduct Polygraph Examinations
Confirms TCOLE certification requirement for peace officers conducting polygraph exams for pre-employment and criminal investigations, effective September 1, 2025, with compliance by January 1, 2027.

Under the new law, the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) is granted authority to establish minimum requirements for the training, testing, and certification of peace officers to conduct polygraph examinations [8]Verified S.B. 2180 — Certification Required for Peace Officers to Conduct Polygraph Examinations
Confirms TCOLE certification requirement for peace officers conducting polygraph exams for pre-employment and criminal investigations, effective September 1, 2025, with compliance by January 1, 2027. Peace officers must complete a TCOLE-approved training course and pass an examination designed to test their knowledge of investigative polygraphy [8]Verified S.B. 2180 — Certification Required for Peace Officers to Conduct Polygraph Examinations
Confirms TCOLE certification requirement for peace officers conducting polygraph exams for pre-employment and criminal investigations, effective September 1, 2025, with compliance by January 1, 2027. TCOLE will issue a formal certification upon completion of these requirements [8]Verified S.B. 2180 — Certification Required for Peace Officers to Conduct Polygraph Examinations
Confirms TCOLE certification requirement for peace officers conducting polygraph exams for pre-employment and criminal investigations, effective September 1, 2025, with compliance by January 1, 2027.

The bill does not require immediate compliance. Instead, TCOLE must adopt the necessary rules as soon as practicable after the effective date, with full compliance required by January 1, 2027 [8]Verified S.B. 2180 — Certification Required for Peace Officers to Conduct Polygraph Examinations
Confirms TCOLE certification requirement for peace officers conducting polygraph exams for pre-employment and criminal investigations, effective September 1, 2025, with compliance by January 1, 2027. Importantly, S.B. 2180 does not apply to post-conviction sex offender testing, which remains governed by JPCOT guidelines [8]Verified S.B. 2180 — Certification Required for Peace Officers to Conduct Polygraph Examinations
Confirms TCOLE certification requirement for peace officers conducting polygraph exams for pre-employment and criminal investigations, effective September 1, 2025, with compliance by January 1, 2027. The legislation does not regulate polygraph use in general or alter legal standards regarding admissibility of results — it solely establishes a professional competency requirement for law enforcement personnel [8]Verified S.B. 2180 — Certification Required for Peace Officers to Conduct Polygraph Examinations
Confirms TCOLE certification requirement for peace officers conducting polygraph exams for pre-employment and criminal investigations, effective September 1, 2025, with compliance by January 1, 2027.

TCOLE has established the Law Enforcement Polygraph Examinations Advisory Committee to draft administrative rules for the new certification, chaired by Major David Dixon of the Texas Department of Public Safety with Constable Bobby Rachel of Navarro County serving as Assistant Presiding Officer [9]Verified TCOLE Advisory Committees — Law Enforcement Polygraph Examinations
Confirms TCOLE advisory committee for SB 2180 implementation chaired by Major David Dixon (DPS) with Bobby Rachel as Assistant Presiding Officer, report due July 23, 2026. The committee is expected to submit proposed findings and recommendations by July 23, 2026 [9]Verified TCOLE Advisory Committees — Law Enforcement Polygraph Examinations
Confirms TCOLE advisory committee for SB 2180 implementation chaired by Major David Dixon (DPS) with Bobby Rachel as Assistant Presiding Officer, report due July 23, 2026.

Overview and Accreditation

The Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School is the only law enforcement-exclusive polygraph school in the state of Texas [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995. The school traces its origins to May 30, 1995, when DPS and the Texas Police Association co-sponsored their first basic polygraph school [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995. Today, the school is taught by a nationally renowned faculty and is accredited by both the American Polygraph Association (APA) and the American Association of Police Polygraphists (AAPP), and is recognised by the Texas Association of Law Enforcement Polygraph Investigators (TALEPI) [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995.

The school's mission is to provide introductory and continuing education courses in the polygraph profession, qualifying law enforcement personnel for careers as polygraph examiners [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995. Its institutional goals include enabling students to acquire in-depth knowledge of the polygraph profession, providing continuing education for professional development, and maintaining a reputable academic standing [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995. The proper administration of polygraph examinations requires adherence to specific procedural and environmental conditions, as documented in peer-reviewed research on the conditions and requirements of polygraph examination [11]Verified Conditions and Requirements of Polygraph Examination
Identifies key procedural and environmental conditions essential for valid polygraph examination administration.

Tuition, Scheduling, and Application

Tuition for the Basic Polygraph Examiner Course is $5,000 per student [10]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School — Official Website
Confirms $5,000 tuition, Fall 2026 course dates (September 7, 2026), application deadline (July 3, 2026), and Class 36 graduation on March 13, 2026. This fee does not include meals or lodging [10]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School — Official Website
Confirms $5,000 tuition, Fall 2026 course dates (September 7, 2026), application deadline (July 3, 2026), and Class 36 graduation on March 13, 2026. Tuition must be paid in full by the applicant's sponsoring law enforcement agency [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995.

Class 36 graduated from the Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School on March 13, 2026 [10]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School — Official Website
Confirms $5,000 tuition, Fall 2026 course dates (September 7, 2026), application deadline (July 3, 2026), and Class 36 graduation on March 13, 2026. Students Meghan Spence and Lane Howard received special recognition — Spence was awarded the DPS Director's Award for highest class GPA, and Howard received the School Director's Award for overall outstanding student [10]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School — Official Website
Confirms $5,000 tuition, Fall 2026 course dates (September 7, 2026), application deadline (July 3, 2026), and Class 36 graduation on March 13, 2026.

The school is currently accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Basic Polygraph Examiner Course, scheduled to begin September 7, 2026 [10]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School — Official Website
Confirms $5,000 tuition, Fall 2026 course dates (September 7, 2026), application deadline (July 3, 2026), and Class 36 graduation on March 13, 2026. The application window closes on July 3, 2026 [10]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School — Official Website
Confirms $5,000 tuition, Fall 2026 course dates (September 7, 2026), application deadline (July 3, 2026), and Class 36 graduation on March 13, 2026. Applicants should submit completed applications to [email protected] [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995. For current pricing across the state, see our lie detector test cost in Texas guide.

Admission Requirements

The DPS Polygraph School is exclusively for law enforcement personnel. To be considered, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree or have five consecutive years of active investigative experience [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995. They must be full-time employees of a law enforcement agency and submit a verification letter describing how the agency would benefit from having a polygraph examiner [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995. All applicants must complete and submit a Texas DPS Polygraph School Application [10]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School — Official Website
Confirms $5,000 tuition, Fall 2026 course dates (September 7, 2026), application deadline (July 3, 2026), and Class 36 graduation on March 13, 2026.

For DPS personnel specifically, applicants should refer to the Criminal Investigations Division for the current job description [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995. The school is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995.

Curriculum and Training Approach

The DPS Polygraph School employs a hands-on training philosophy. Beginning in Week One, students are partnered together in individual polygraph suites to administer examinations [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995. A standard day includes a morning lecture followed by a laboratory session pertaining to the lecture material [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995. The goal is for each student to administer 20 to 30 polygraph examinations by the end of the 10-week course [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995.

Scenario testing is conducted near the end of the programme utilising civilian volunteers in a mock crime scenario, providing students with as realistic an experience as possible [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995. Students must complete all academic examinations and practical evaluations, receiving nine written examinations and one written final examination [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995.

The curriculum covers a wide range of topics including the Modified General Question Technique (MGQT), investigative interviewing and interrogation, detecting deception, cognitive interviewing, and theme formulation [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995. Research has shown that structured training in deception detection can dramatically improve accuracy — a foundational study demonstrated that federal parole officers improved from 40.4% to 76.7% accuracy following structured training [12]Verified Truth, Lies, and Videotape: An Investigation of the Ability of Federal Parole Officers to Detect Deception
Confirms structured lie detection training improved accuracy from 40.4% to 76.7%, demonstrating that deception detection skill is trainable. The school also offers advanced training courses; the most recent Advanced Polygraph Training Course was hosted by DPS on June 4-6, 2025 [10]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School — Official Website
Confirms $5,000 tuition, Fall 2026 course dates (September 7, 2026), application deadline (July 3, 2026), and Class 36 graduation on March 13, 2026. Understanding how polygraph examiner intuition and expert judgment enhance testing is an increasingly valued aspect of professional practice.

TAPE — Texas Association of Polygraph Examiners

The Texas Association of Polygraph Examiners (TAPE) is the primary professional organisation for polygraph examiners in Texas. TAPE is currently led by President Clayton Wood [13]Verified APA State Licensing Boards & Associations — Texas
Confirms TAPE President Clay Wood, TALEPI President Bobby Rachel, TAPE website at texaspolygraph.org, and TAPE membership fee of $50/year. The organisation consists of professionally trained polygraph examiners representing law enforcement, government, and private sectors who are dedicated to verifying information deemed to be truthful [13]Verified APA State Licensing Boards & Associations — Texas
Confirms TAPE President Clay Wood, TALEPI President Bobby Rachel, TAPE website at texaspolygraph.org, and TAPE membership fee of $50/year. Membership is available for $50 per year [13]Verified APA State Licensing Boards & Associations — Texas
Confirms TAPE President Clay Wood, TALEPI President Bobby Rachel, TAPE website at texaspolygraph.org, and TAPE membership fee of $50/year.

TAPE provides its members with a searchable examiner directory organised by Texas regions, continuing education opportunities, professional networking, and advocacy on regulatory issues [14]Verified TAPE Find An Examiner Directory
Confirms TAPE membership directory organised by Texas regions with examiner contact information. The organisation's website at www.texaspolygraph.org serves as a central hub for finding qualified examiners throughout the state [14]Verified TAPE Find An Examiner Directory
Confirms TAPE membership directory organised by Texas regions with examiner contact information. TAPE also maintains the JPCOT roster and guidelines, making it an indispensable resource for sex offender treatment providers and probation officers.

TAPE actively advocated for maintaining polygraph licensing standards during the Sunset Advisory Commission review process, with President Wood submitting formal testimony urging the Commission to preserve standards and enforcement mechanisms [16]Verified TAPE Sunset Commission Response — Clay Wood
Confirms TAPE advocacy for maintaining polygraph licensing standards, JPCOT guidelines as voluntarily followed, and TAPE president Clayton Wood's testimony. For a deeper exploration of TAPE's activities and membership benefits, visit our dedicated Texas Association of Polygraph Examiners (TAPE) guide.

TALEPI — Texas Association of Law Enforcement Polygraph Investigators

The Texas Association of Law Enforcement Polygraph Investigators (TALEPI) is a membership organisation committed to the highest standards of polygraph testing [15]Verified TALEPI Official Website
Confirms TALEPI as membership organisation committed to highest standards of polygraph testing, partners with DPS Polygraph School, and hosts annual conference. TALEPI's goal is to provide support to members as they use their professional training during interviews [15]Verified TALEPI Official Website
Confirms TALEPI as membership organisation committed to highest standards of polygraph testing, partners with DPS Polygraph School, and hosts annual conference. The organisation partners with the DPS Polygraph School and polygraph investigators across the state to provide quality training [15]Verified TALEPI Official Website
Confirms TALEPI as membership organisation committed to highest standards of polygraph testing, partners with DPS Polygraph School, and hosts annual conference.

TALEPI is currently led by President Bobby Rachel [13]Verified APA State Licensing Boards & Associations — Texas
Confirms TAPE President Clay Wood, TALEPI President Bobby Rachel, TAPE website at texaspolygraph.org, and TAPE membership fee of $50/year. The organisation hosts an annual conference providing law enforcement polygraph professionals from across Texas with three days of training, networking, and professional development [15]Verified TALEPI Official Website
Confirms TALEPI as membership organisation committed to highest standards of polygraph testing, partners with DPS Polygraph School, and hosts annual conference. TALEPI maintains an active membership roster of polygraph examiners from agencies throughout Texas and neighbouring states [15]Verified TALEPI Official Website
Confirms TALEPI as membership organisation committed to highest standards of polygraph testing, partners with DPS Polygraph School, and hosts annual conference. Constable Bobby Rachel is also serving as Assistant Presiding Officer on the TCOLE Law Enforcement Polygraph Examinations Advisory Committee established under S.B. 2180 [9]Verified TCOLE Advisory Committees — Law Enforcement Polygraph Examinations
Confirms TCOLE advisory committee for SB 2180 implementation chaired by Major David Dixon (DPS) with Bobby Rachel as Assistant Presiding Officer, report due July 23, 2026. Texas examiners looking at how other states handle professional associations may also find our guides on the Virginia Polygraph Association and Michigan Association of Polygraph Examiners helpful for comparison.

History and Purpose of JPCOT

The Joint Polygraph Committee on Offender Testing (JPCOT) sets guidelines and standards for clinical polygraph examinations of sex offenders in Texas. In 1994, Texas formalised its efforts in post-conviction sex offender testing when the Council on Sex Offender Treatment (CSOT) formed the Clinical Polygraph Committee to work jointly with a representative group of Texas polygraph examiners [17]Verified Research Overview: Post Conviction Sex Offender Polygraph Testing — JPCOT Guidelines
Confirms JPCOT history from 1994-1998, initial 40-hour training requirement (24 hours polygraph + 16 hours specialised), CSOT and TPEB endorsement dates, and guideline revision timeline. The resulting guidelines were initially endorsed by the CSOT on January 27, 1995, and by the Texas Polygraph Examiners Board (TPEB) on April 13, 1995 [17]Verified Research Overview: Post Conviction Sex Offender Polygraph Testing — JPCOT Guidelines
Confirms JPCOT history from 1994-1998, initial 40-hour training requirement (24 hours polygraph + 16 hours specialised), CSOT and TPEB endorsement dates, and guideline revision timeline. The guidelines underwent revisions in July 1996 and October 1997, and the final publication was adopted at a meeting of the JPCOT in Dallas, Texas on February 2, 1998 [17]Verified Research Overview: Post Conviction Sex Offender Polygraph Testing — JPCOT Guidelines
Confirms JPCOT history from 1994-1998, initial 40-hour training requirement (24 hours polygraph + 16 hours specialised), CSOT and TPEB endorsement dates, and guideline revision timeline.

JPCOT guidelines are voluntarily followed and apply specifically to the testing of sex offenders on probation or parole [16]Verified TAPE Sunset Commission Response — Clay Wood
Confirms TAPE advocacy for maintaining polygraph licensing standards, JPCOT guidelines as voluntarily followed, and TAPE president Clayton Wood's testimony. Under Texas administrative code, polygraph examinations used as part of comprehensive sex offender treatment programmes must be administered by examiners who meet and adhere to the JPCOT guidelines and/or APA Post-Conviction Sex Offender Testing (PCSOT) standards [17]Verified Research Overview: Post Conviction Sex Offender Polygraph Testing — JPCOT Guidelines
Confirms JPCOT history from 1994-1998, initial 40-hour training requirement (24 hours polygraph + 16 hours specialised), CSOT and TPEB endorsement dates, and guideline revision timeline. The specialised nature of this work requires training that meets the minimum requirements for PDD testing of sex offenders established by professional standards [18]Verified Guide for Minimum Training Requirements for Examiners Conducting PDD Testing of Sex Offenders
Foundational research establishing training requirements for sex offender polygraph testing.

Training and Continuing Education Requirements

JPCOT requires examiners to complete an initial 40 hours of specialised training to be placed on the JPCOT roster [17]Verified Research Overview: Post Conviction Sex Offender Polygraph Testing — JPCOT Guidelines
Confirms JPCOT history from 1994-1998, initial 40-hour training requirement (24 hours polygraph + 16 hours specialised), CSOT and TPEB endorsement dates, and guideline revision timeline. This training consists of 24 hours of polygraph-specific training and 16 hours of specialised training in the behaviour and motivation of sex offenders (12 hours) and trauma factors associated with victims and survivors of sexual assault (4 hours) [17]Verified Research Overview: Post Conviction Sex Offender Polygraph Testing — JPCOT Guidelines
Confirms JPCOT history from 1994-1998, initial 40-hour training requirement (24 hours polygraph + 16 hours specialised), CSOT and TPEB endorsement dates, and guideline revision timeline.

To maintain their roster status, examiners must complete 20 hours of continuing education every two years [19]Verified JPCOT Roster and Guidelines — Texas Association of Polygraph Examiners
Confirms JPCOT roster requirements including initial 40-hour training, 20-hour CE requirement every two years, and examiner documentation responsibilities. This continuing education training focuses on sex offender assessment, evaluation, and polygraph-specific topics recognised by JPCOT [17]Verified Research Overview: Post Conviction Sex Offender Polygraph Testing — JPCOT Guidelines
Confirms JPCOT history from 1994-1998, initial 40-hour training requirement (24 hours polygraph + 16 hours specialised), CSOT and TPEB endorsement dates, and guideline revision timeline. The JPCOT roster at www.texaspolygraph.org helps treatment providers, probation officers, and courts locate qualified examiners who follow the recommended guidelines [19]Verified JPCOT Roster and Guidelines — Texas Association of Polygraph Examiners
Confirms JPCOT roster requirements including initial 40-hour training, 20-hour CE requirement every two years, and examiner documentation responsibilities. It is the individual examiner's responsibility to provide the JPCOT chairperson with all documentation of their training [19]Verified JPCOT Roster and Guidelines — Texas Association of Polygraph Examiners
Confirms JPCOT roster requirements including initial 40-hour training, 20-hour CE requirement every two years, and examiner documentation responsibilities.

Types of JPCOT Examinations

JPCOT-compliant examinations fall into several categories designed to address different aspects of sex offender monitoring and treatment:

Instant Offence Examinations address the specific issues with which the offender was charged, including full disclosure of all elements of the charged offence [20]Verified Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division — Sex Offender Polygraph Policy
Confirms TDCJ parole division polygraph referral processes, 15-day written report requirement, and audio-visual recording retention requirements. Sexual History Examinations investigate the offender's complete sexual history to verify accuracy of disclosure to the treatment provider [17]Verified Research Overview: Post Conviction Sex Offender Polygraph Testing — JPCOT Guidelines
Confirms JPCOT history from 1994-1998, initial 40-hour training requirement (24 hours polygraph + 16 hours specialised), CSOT and TPEB endorsement dates, and guideline revision timeline. Maintenance and Monitoring Examinations investigate the offender's compliance with designated terms and conditions of probation, parole, and treatment rules [17]Verified Research Overview: Post Conviction Sex Offender Polygraph Testing — JPCOT Guidelines
Confirms JPCOT history from 1994-1998, initial 40-hour training requirement (24 hours polygraph + 16 hours specialised), CSOT and TPEB endorsement dates, and guideline revision timeline. These examinations are particularly useful in reducing the probability of recidivism when conducted in accordance with professional standards [17]Verified Research Overview: Post Conviction Sex Offender Polygraph Testing — JPCOT Guidelines
Confirms JPCOT history from 1994-1998, initial 40-hour training requirement (24 hours polygraph + 16 hours specialised), CSOT and TPEB endorsement dates, and guideline revision timeline.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division requires that polygraph examiners submit written reports within 15 calendar days and audio-visually record all polygraph examinations, with recordings retained for a minimum of two years [20]Verified Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division — Sex Offender Polygraph Policy
Confirms TDCJ parole division polygraph referral processes, 15-day written report requirement, and audio-visual recording retention requirements. These rigorous documentation standards align with the APA data retention and secure storage standards that guide professional practice.

Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School (Austin)

The DPS Polygraph School in Austin is exclusively for law enforcement personnel. With tuition of $5,000 and APA/AAPP accreditation, it offers a 10-week Basic Polygraph Examiner Course that emphasises hands-on training from Week One [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995 [10]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School — Official Website
Confirms $5,000 tuition, Fall 2026 course dates (September 7, 2026), application deadline (July 3, 2026), and Class 36 graduation on March 13, 2026. The school is accepting applications for the Fall 2026 course starting September 7, 2026, with a deadline of July 3, 2026 [10]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School — Official Website
Confirms $5,000 tuition, Fall 2026 course dates (September 7, 2026), application deadline (July 3, 2026), and Class 36 graduation on March 13, 2026. Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree or have five consecutive years of active investigative experience and be full-time employees of a law enforcement agency [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995.

The Polygraph Institute (San Antonio)

The Polygraph Institute (TPI) in San Antonio is accredited by both the American Polygraph Association and the American Association of Police Polygraphists and is open to both law enforcement and private sector students [21]Verified The Polygraph Institute — Official Website
Confirms TPI's APA/AAPP accreditation, $6,500 basic course tuition, 100+ years combined faculty experience, students from 16+ countries, and creators of the SIST format. TPI's team of instructors has more than 100 combined years of experience, and the school has trained students from government agencies, police departments, sheriff's offices, and the private sector from more than sixteen countries worldwide [21]Verified The Polygraph Institute — Official Website
Confirms TPI's APA/AAPP accreditation, $6,500 basic course tuition, 100+ years combined faculty experience, students from 16+ countries, and creators of the SIST format.

Tuition for the Basic Polygraph Examiner Course at TPI is $6,500, which includes all instructional material, office supplies, library access, wireless internet, and access to all major polygraph instrument brands [21]Verified The Polygraph Institute — Official Website
Confirms TPI's APA/AAPP accreditation, $6,500 basic course tuition, 100+ years combined faculty experience, students from 16+ countries, and creators of the SIST format. Students also receive one year of access to an e-learning website with an electronic library on polygraph and interviewing research [21]Verified The Polygraph Institute — Official Website
Confirms TPI's APA/AAPP accreditation, $6,500 basic course tuition, 100+ years combined faculty experience, students from 16+ countries, and creators of the SIST format. TPI also offers PCSOT, advanced, and proficiency evaluation courses at $695 each [21]Verified The Polygraph Institute — Official Website
Confirms TPI's APA/AAPP accreditation, $6,500 basic course tuition, 100+ years combined faculty experience, students from 16+ countries, and creators of the SIST format. The school's instructors are the creators of the Single-Issue Screening Test (SIST), widely regarded as one of the most accurate screening formats for pre-employment and sex offender supervision applications [21]Verified The Polygraph Institute — Official Website
Confirms TPI's APA/AAPP accreditation, $6,500 basic course tuition, 100+ years combined faculty experience, students from 16+ countries, and creators of the SIST format.

Pre-Employment Screening

Polygraph examinations play a critical role in Texas law enforcement hiring. Under Texas Government Code Section 411.0074, DPS is required to administer a polygraph examination to applicants before commissioning them as peace officers or employing them as police communications operators [22]Verified Texas Government Code Section 411.0074 — Polygraph Examinations for Certain Applicants
Confirms DPS polygraph examiner requirements including 2 years experience mandate, peace officer commissioning requirement, and confidentiality provisions. The polygraph examiner must be a peace officer commissioned by DPS or have a minimum of two years of experience conducting pre-employment polygraph examinations for a law enforcement agency [22]Verified Texas Government Code Section 411.0074 — Polygraph Examinations for Certain Applicants
Confirms DPS polygraph examiner requirements including 2 years experience mandate, peace officer commissioning requirement, and confidentiality provisions.

Numerous Texas law enforcement agencies incorporate polygraph testing into their hiring process. The DPS trooper trainee application process includes a rigorous physical readiness test, written test, polygraph exam, interview, background investigation, medical exam, and psychological evaluation [22]Verified Texas Government Code Section 411.0074 — Polygraph Examinations for Certain Applicants
Confirms DPS polygraph examiner requirements including 2 years experience mandate, peace officer commissioning requirement, and confidentiality provisions. Public safety applicant screening has proven invaluable in ensuring that police agencies do not hire applicants with undisclosed histories of illegal activity [6]Verified Texas DPS Response to Sunset Advisory Commission on Polygraph Licensing
Confirms approximately 262 licensed Texas polygraph examiners, 53.85% combined exam passing rate in CY 2019, and TDLR licensing standards. For those going through the process, our polygraph test in Texas booking guide provides additional information.

Criminal Investigations

The DPS Polygraph Unit provides essential support to federal, state, and local criminal investigations across Texas. Since 2011, the unit has administered over 7,000 felony criminal polygraph examinations [2]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog — Polygraph Unit Statistics
Confirms over 7,000 felony criminal exams since 2011, including confessions in homicide and sexual offence cases. These examinations have helped solve numerous serious crimes through pre- and post-test confessions, including homicides and sexual offences [2]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog — Polygraph Unit Statistics
Confirms over 7,000 felony criminal exams since 2011, including confessions in homicide and sexual offence cases. The unit's work is especially valuable in cases involving child victims where physical evidence is limited [2]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog — Polygraph Unit Statistics
Confirms over 7,000 felony criminal exams since 2011, including confessions in homicide and sexual offence cases.

Texas Government Code Section 614.063 governs when agency heads may require peace officers to submit to polygraph testing during internal investigations [23]Verified Texas Government Code Section 614.063 — Polygraph Examination
Confirms standards for peace officer polygraph examinations including when testing may be ordered by agency heads. Research on deception detection, including findings that suspects display specific behavioural cues during deceptive statements such as decreased blinking and longer pauses, underscores the scientific foundation supporting polygraph testing in criminal investigations [24]Verified Suspects, Lies and Videotape: An Analysis of Authentic High-Stakes Liars
Confirms suspects blinked less and paused longer during deceptive statements, contradicting stereotypical beliefs about liars.

Post-Conviction Sex Offender Testing

Post-conviction sex offender testing (PCSOT) represents a significant segment of polygraph work in Texas. The collaborative containment model involves a treatment team of supervising parole officers, sex offender treatment providers, and polygraph examiners working together to monitor offenders on probation or parole [17]Verified Research Overview: Post Conviction Sex Offender Polygraph Testing — JPCOT Guidelines
Confirms JPCOT history from 1994-1998, initial 40-hour training requirement (24 hours polygraph + 16 hours specialised), CSOT and TPEB endorsement dates, and guideline revision timeline. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division maintains detailed policies governing the referral process to polygraph examiners, the frequency of testing based on risk levels, and documentation requirements [20]Verified Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division — Sex Offender Polygraph Policy
Confirms TDCJ parole division polygraph referral processes, 15-day written report requirement, and audio-visual recording retention requirements.

Polygraph results in PCSOT are used as a clinical tool to elicit historical information, allowing psychosexual behavioural patterns to be more fully revealed, better understood, and more effectively managed [17]Verified Research Overview: Post Conviction Sex Offender Polygraph Testing — JPCOT Guidelines
Confirms JPCOT history from 1994-1998, initial 40-hour training requirement (24 hours polygraph + 16 hours specialised), CSOT and TPEB endorsement dates, and guideline revision timeline. This work requires the highest ethical standards, consistent with professional guidelines for PDD examiners that emphasise competence, examinee rights, and confidentiality [25]Verified Guide for Requirements for Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PDD) Examiners
Establishes comprehensive ethical requirements covering professional competence, conflicts of interest, examinee rights, confidentiality, and reporting standards. Understanding how conditions like PTSD can affect examination outcomes is also important — see our guide on PTSD and polygraph testing.

Current Requirements and Pathways

Since the elimination of mandatory state licensing in 2021, Texas does not require a state licence to conduct polygraph examinations [7]Verified HB 1560 — Deregulation of Polygraph Examiners Programme
Confirms Texas Legislature eliminated polygraph examiner licensing via HB 1560 in 2021, effective September 1, 2021, with estimated $50,000 annual cost reduction. However, professional standards and practical requirements continue to shape the pathway into this career:

For law enforcement personnel, the most direct route is completing the Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School's Basic Polygraph Examiner Course. Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree or have five consecutive years of active investigative experience [1]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School Catalog (POLY-2)
Confirms DPS polygraph history from 1944/1949, school admission requirements, curriculum details, 17 examiners statewide, and APA/AAPP accreditation since 1995. Under the new S.B. 2180, peace officers conducting polygraph examinations for pre-employment screening or criminal investigations will need TCOLE certification by January 1, 2027 [8]Verified S.B. 2180 — Certification Required for Peace Officers to Conduct Polygraph Examinations
Confirms TCOLE certification requirement for peace officers conducting polygraph exams for pre-employment and criminal investigations, effective September 1, 2025, with compliance by January 1, 2027.

For private sector examiners, The Polygraph Institute in San Antonio offers APA-accredited basic and advanced courses open to qualified applicants from any background [21]Verified The Polygraph Institute — Official Website
Confirms TPI's APA/AAPP accreditation, $6,500 basic course tuition, 100+ years combined faculty experience, students from 16+ countries, and creators of the SIST format. While state licensing is no longer mandatory, APA certification and membership in professional associations like TAPE remain strongly recommended for credibility and employability.

Examiners conducting sex offender testing must complete the initial 40 hours of JPCOT-required specialised training and maintain 20 hours of continuing education every two years to remain on the JPCOT roster [17]Verified Research Overview: Post Conviction Sex Offender Polygraph Testing — JPCOT Guidelines
Confirms JPCOT history from 1994-1998, initial 40-hour training requirement (24 hours polygraph + 16 hours specialised), CSOT and TPEB endorsement dates, and guideline revision timeline [19]Verified JPCOT Roster and Guidelines — Texas Association of Polygraph Examiners
Confirms JPCOT roster requirements including initial 40-hour training, 20-hour CE requirement every two years, and examiner documentation responsibilities. For those interested in the broader career landscape, comparing requirements with states like California and Florida can provide useful context.

Professional Development and Continuing Education

Successful polygraph examiners in Texas maintain their skills through ongoing professional development. Membership in TAPE, TALEPI, and the APA provides access to annual seminars, continuing education credits, and professional networking. TALEPI hosts an annual conference featuring three days of training and professional development for law enforcement polygraph professionals [15]Verified TALEPI Official Website
Confirms TALEPI as membership organisation committed to highest standards of polygraph testing, partners with DPS Polygraph School, and hosts annual conference.

The DPS Polygraph School offers advanced training courses in addition to its basic programme [10]Verified Texas DPS Law Enforcement Polygraph School — Official Website
Confirms $5,000 tuition, Fall 2026 course dates (September 7, 2026), application deadline (July 3, 2026), and Class 36 graduation on March 13, 2026. The Polygraph Institute in San Antonio provides PCSOT certification courses, advanced examiner courses, and proficiency evaluation courses [21]Verified The Polygraph Institute — Official Website
Confirms TPI's APA/AAPP accreditation, $6,500 basic course tuition, 100+ years combined faculty experience, students from 16+ countries, and creators of the SIST format. Research consistently shows that training improves deception detection accuracy. Studies confirm that trained judges show moderately accurate detection with better truth than lie detection, and that detection accuracy is influenced by confidence levels [26]Verified Accuracy, Confidence, and Experiential Criteria for Lie Detection Through a Videotaped Interview
Confirms moderately accurate detection with better truth than lie detection among trained judges, and relationship between confidence and accuracy.

These continuing education opportunities ensure that Texas examiners remain current with the latest validated techniques and research findings, maintaining the high professional standards that the field demands. For information about workplace polygraph investigations, specialised training is also available.

Summary of Applicable Statutes

Several key statutes govern polygraph testing in Texas:

Section 411.0074, Texas Government Code authorises DPS to require polygraph examinations for certain applicants and specifies that examiners must be peace officers commissioned by DPS or have a minimum of two years of experience conducting pre-employment polygraph examinations [22]Verified Texas Government Code Section 411.0074 — Polygraph Examinations for Certain Applicants
Confirms DPS polygraph examiner requirements including 2 years experience mandate, peace officer commissioning requirement, and confidentiality provisions. The department and examiner must maintain confidentiality of results, except that DPS may disclose admissions of criminal conduct to appropriate governmental entities [22]Verified Texas Government Code Section 411.0074 — Polygraph Examinations for Certain Applicants
Confirms DPS polygraph examiner requirements including 2 years experience mandate, peace officer commissioning requirement, and confidentiality provisions.

Section 614.063, Texas Government Code governs polygraph examinations for peace officers, establishing when agency heads may require officers to submit to polygraph testing [23]Verified Texas Government Code Section 614.063 — Polygraph Examination
Confirms standards for peace officer polygraph examinations including when testing may be ordered by agency heads.

Section 1701.318, Texas Occupations Code (added by S.B. 2180) establishes TCOLE certification requirements for peace officers conducting polygraph examinations for pre-employment screening and criminal investigations, effective September 1, 2025, with compliance required by January 1, 2027 [8]Verified S.B. 2180 — Certification Required for Peace Officers to Conduct Polygraph Examinations
Confirms TCOLE certification requirement for peace officers conducting polygraph exams for pre-employment and criminal investigations, effective September 1, 2025, with compliance by January 1, 2027.

Texas Administrative Code Section 810.64 requires that polygraph examinations used in sex offender treatment programmes be administered only by examiners meeting JPCOT guidelines and/or APA PCSOT standards [17]Verified Research Overview: Post Conviction Sex Offender Polygraph Testing — JPCOT Guidelines
Confirms JPCOT history from 1994-1998, initial 40-hour training requirement (24 hours polygraph + 16 hours specialised), CSOT and TPEB endorsement dates, and guideline revision timeline.

Confidentiality and Examinee Protections

Texas law provides robust protections for polygraph examination data. Under the historical framework of Chapter 1703 (Polygraph Examiners Act), polygraph results were treated as confidential and could only be disclosed to the examinee, the person who requested the examination, members of governmental licensing or supervisory agencies, another polygraph examiner in private consultation, or as required by due process of law [3]Verified Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1703 — Polygraph Examiners (Historical)
Confirms the historical Polygraph Examiners Act framework, confidentiality provisions, and penalty structures prior to 2021 repeal.

Although Chapter 1703 was repealed in 2021, confidentiality requirements remain in specific statutes. Under Section 411.0074, DPS and the polygraph examiner must maintain the confidentiality of polygraph examination results, with limited exceptions for disclosing admissions of criminal conduct to appropriate governmental entities [22]Verified Texas Government Code Section 411.0074 — Polygraph Examinations for Certain Applicants
Confirms DPS polygraph examiner requirements including 2 years experience mandate, peace officer commissioning requirement, and confidentiality provisions.

These protections help ensure that individuals can participate in polygraph examinations with confidence, knowing their information is secure. Similar protections are important globally, and understanding your rights during a polygraph after DUI accusation or in other legal contexts is essential.