TCOLE Practice Tests
CadetPass is an independent TCOLE practice-test platform for Texas peace officer cadets. Prepare with TCOLE-style questions covering Penal Code, CCP, Transportation Code, Use of Force, Family Code, and Health & Safety. Every answer comes with an explanation and the statute it relies on, plus review tools designed for Texas peace officer exam prep. The first 10 questions need no account.
TCOLE Practice Test Sections
Full TCOLE Practice Exam
Every section combined — Penal Code, CCP, Transportation, Use of Force, Family Code, and Health & Safety. Mix questions from all six core sections in one practice set.
Penal Code Practice Test
Common arrest charges — drug possession, DWI, theft, assault & family violence, burglary, weapons, evading. Each question cites the statute and breaks down the elements.
Code of Criminal Procedure (CCP) Practice Test
Arrest authority, warrants, search & seizure, Miranda & Art. 38.22 statements, magistration, bail, the Texas exclusionary rule, and Michael Morton Act discovery.
Transportation Code Practice Test
Traffic-stop authority, DWI procedure and implied consent, racing, fleeing, no-insurance, registration, child passenger safety, school bus stop, motorcycle, and CDL rules.
Use of Force & Arrest Practice Test
Justification framework, self-defense and Castle Doctrine, defense of others and property, peace officer force under §9.51, Graham v. Connor, Garner, and Texas case law.
Family Code Practice Test
Protective orders, parent-child relationships, custody and visitation, mandatory CPS reporting, marriage and divorce, truancy, and interference with child custody.
Health & Safety Code Practice Test
Ch. 481 controlled substances in depth, alcohol enforcement, animal cruelty, tobacco/vape, public health emergency authority, and on-scene investigative essentials.
DWI Bonus Exams
Implied Consent (DIC-23/24/25), NHTSA SFSTs (HGN, Walk-and-Turn, One-Leg-Stand) with validation-study figures, the three-phase detection process, statutory penalties (DWI 1st through 3rd, child passenger, IA, IM), DRE basics, and DWI case law.
CIT (Crisis Intervention)
TCOLE 1850 prep — Sandra Bland Act, recognition of mood/thought/anxiety/personality/cognitive disorders, Texas POED procedure under H&SC §573, EMCOT and jail diversion, veterans and trauma response, and the Memphis Model that drives modern CIT.
Spanish for Law Enforcement
Field Spanish for Texas peace officers — numbers, formal commands (USTED), traffic-stop phrases, investigation questions, body parts, family terms, weapons vocabulary, and the accent/tilde traps that catch English speakers (año vs. ano, licencia, espalda vs. atrás).
How It Works
Study Mode
Get immediate feedback after every question with the statute reference, a charge summary card, and a breakdown of the elements you must prove.
Test Mode
Simulate exam conditions. Answer everything first, see your score and a full review at the end.
Definition Drill & Glossary
Quiz yourself on the statutory definitions for each section, or browse the searchable glossary while you study.
Progress Tracking
Score history is saved locally, missed questions queue up for retry, and answer position is shuffled per render so you can’t pattern-match.
About the TCOLE peace officer licensing exam
250 questions, 3 hours
The peace officer licensing exam has 250 questions and a 180-minute limit. The countdown does not stop once the exam starts, and examinees can take an optional 15-question demonstration exam first.
70% to pass
The passing score is 70%. Examinees receive their results when they finish the exam.
Three attempts in 180 days
An eligible examinee gets three attempts, all within 180 days of completing the basic licensing course. Failing all three means repeating the course. There is no required waiting time between attempts.
How CadetPass practice differs
CadetPass practice sets are shorter and untimed, and every answer shows its explanation and statute. Use them to find weak sections, then review the cited law. A practice score does not predict a licensing-exam result.
Sources: TCOLE Proctor Manual (revised February 2025) and 37 Tex. Admin. Code §219.1 in the TCOLE Statutes and Rules Handbook. Check with your academy or exam site for current scheduling and fees.
About CadetPass TCOLE practice
Is CadetPass free?
The study library is publicly accessible. Interactive practice is free for your first 10 questions without an account, and for up to 30 questions in total with a free account. Full access is available with a $19 Crash Pass for 7 days or a $49 Cadet Pass for 12 months. Both are one-time payments with no subscription. Compare access passes.
Does CadetPass use official TCOLE exam questions?
No. CadetPass provides independent TCOLE-style practice questions and explanations. It does not provide actual licensing-exam questions or official answer keys, and it is not affiliated with or endorsed by TCOLE.
How should I use the practice tests?
Use Study Mode to review explanations after each answer, then Test Mode to answer a set before reviewing your score. Revisit missed topics in the study library and compare the cited statutes with your academy materials. A practice score does not guarantee a licensing-exam result.
Which subjects can I study?
Browse Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Transportation Code, Use of Force, Family Code, and Health & Safety Code. Bonus sections cover DWI, crisis intervention, and Spanish for law enforcement.