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The Basic Code Enforcement course provides training designed to prepare students for final proficiency testing through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). During the course, participants cover topics to include constitutional protections as well as authority granted by Texas law, procedural information surrounding the proper administration of local code compliance programs and best practice guidelines. Training covering a range of topics includes; housing, construction, property maintenance, occupancy levels, and both electrical and fire safety. Zoning codes and proper signage regulations covering agricultural, residential and industrial zones are also included. Once the course is completed participants will have met education all requirements necessary to sit for the State of Texas Code Enforcement Officer examination. Information specific to Code Enforcement state testing requirements and associated Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) fees can be found on the TDLR website.IMPORTANT NOTE: This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements for Course 3880 only for Face-to-Face classes. Currently, Live, Online Instructor-Led classes are NOT approved for TCOLE Credit.IMPORTANT NOTE: Beginning January 1, 2026, the TEEX COD300 Basic Code Enforcement course will use a new manual that will be made available to all enrolled students.If you took COD300 using the current materials, plan to take your exam prior to January 1 because the current test will be discontinued after December 31. As of January 1, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) will be administering new State Code Officer exams based on the updated manual.
