Peace Officers and Firefighters Disabled in the Line of Duty

Program Purpose

Provide tuition assistance to eligible peace officers and firefighters permanently disabled due to injury suffered during the performance of duty.

NOTE:This webpage is intended to provide basic information for the public by highlighting requirements that appear in the Texas Education Code (TEC) and Texas Administrative Code (TAC). When reviewing eligibility requirements this exemption program, you should always refer to the relevant statutes and rules. The information on this webpage is to be used solely as a resource and does not override the statute or rules for this exemption program. It is not intended as, and does not constitute, legal advice.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for this exemption, the applicant must:

To continue receiving an exemption after initially being awarded, the student must: