TCOLE Practice Test 2026 — Free TCOLE Exam Prep Questions
The TCOLE Basic Peace Officer licensing exam is the state test cadets must pass after completing the Basic Peace Officer Course (BPOC) to be licensed as a Texas peace officer. Our practice covers the high-yield law and procedure taught in the academy: the Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, use of force, traffic and DWI law, family violence, juveniles, mental health, and professional policing, with every answer choice explained and statute sections cited.
Texas law prohibits racial profiling by peace officers. Which description matches the statutory definition of racial profiling?
TCOLE format, scoring & key facts
Facts last verified Oct 5, 2026. Source: www.tcole.texas.gov/document/proctor-manual.pdf. Always confirm details with TCOLE before your exam.
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What the TCOLE covers
Every PrepBanq TCOLE test covers the official content areas; the test owner does not publish weights.
| Content domain | Our practice questions |
|---|---|
Texas Penal CodeGeneral principles (culpable mental states, parties, definitions) and core offenses: assault, robbery, burglary, theft, resisting and other offenses against public administration. | 8 questions → |
Code of Criminal Procedure: Arrest, Search and SeizureWarrantless arrest authority, detentions and frisks, searches incident to arrest, custodial statements and magistrate warnings. | 5 questions → |
Use of ForcePenal Code Chapter 9 justification for force and deadly force in arrest, constitutional reasonableness, and CCP Chapter 2B use-of-force duties. | 3 questions → |
Traffic, DWI and Crash InvestigationTransportation Code enforcement, traffic stops, intoxication offenses and implied consent, and duties after a crash. | 4 questions → |
Family Violence, Juveniles and Mental HealthFamily violence arrests, handling of juveniles under the Family Code, and emergency mental health detention. | 3 questions → |
Professional Policing and Report WritingRacial profiling prohibitions, ethics and professionalism, and accurate, objective report writing. | 2 questions → |
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TCOLE FAQ
How many questions are on the TCOLE?
The TCOLE has 250 questions and you have 3 hours to finish. Question types: Multiple choice.
How long is the TCOLE exam?
Testing time for the TCOLE is 3 hours.
What is the passing score for the TCOLE?
TCOLE passing standard: 70%.
What is on the TCOLE?
The TCOLE covers Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure: Arrest, Search and Seizure, Use of Force, Traffic, DWI and Crash Investigation, Family Violence, Juveniles and Mental Health, Professional Policing and Report Writing.
Who administers the TCOLE?
The TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Licensing Exam is administered by TCOLE.
Is there a free TCOLE practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 3 free TCOLE practice tests with 25 exam-style questions in the real TCOLE formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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