Applications
TOPS portal
Submit company and individual applications, manage applicable affiliations and check license information in the official portal.
Visit TOPS ↗Training & resources
Build the skills behind your license.
Use official Texas DPS resources for requirements and applications. Explore independent training for alarms, CCTV and electronic access control, with Briva available to help you apply what you learn.
Start with the official sources
Texas DPS and TOPS.
Qualifications
Company representative requirements
Read the service-specific experience and DPS Private Security examination requirements. The representative exam is separate from technician course assessments.
Read representative requirements ↗Rules
Licensing and training rules
Use the current laws and regulations and DPS licensing guidance to confirm the requirements for your role and services.
Review DPS laws and rules ↗Explore independent courses
Training for professional security work.
Alarm training
Texas Alarm Level 1
Elite CEU’s 18-hour Texas alarm course covers alarm fundamentals, installation practices and related standards. Confirm the current course approval and whether it meets your role’s requirement.
View course ↗Access control
Electronic Access Control Installation Certification
Explore Elite CEU training in access-control components, installation and testing. Confirm the provider’s current Texas approval, prerequisites and course details.
View course ↗CCTV / 2 hours
CCTV — Basic Design
A focused Elite CEU course on surveillance system design, camera selection and planning. Check current Texas continuing education applicability before enrolling.
View course ↗Work practices / 1 hour
Documentation, Inspecting & Testing
Elite CEU continuing education on documentation, inspection and testing practices. Check current approval and applicability to your individual license.
View course ↗Courses are offered by independent providers. Provider approvals, schedules, prices and eligibility can change. Confirm the current details with the provider and DPS. Briva does not issue state licenses or these course credentials.
More ways to learn
Texas industry training resources.
Elite CEU
Texas training overview
Browse Texas alarm, access-control and continuing education information from Elite CEU.
Explore Elite CEU ↗TBFAA
Texas association training
The Texas Burglar & Fire Alarm Association offers industry training and continuing education options.
Explore TBFAA training ↗ESA
Texas certification courses
Explore Electronic Security Association courses listed for Texas and confirm the current state approvals.
Explore ESA courses ↗Bring your questions
Turn coursework into confident field practice.
Briva can help you work through unfamiliar equipment, system plans and troubleshooting questions as you build experience. Training, hands-on work and accurate records all play a part in your growth.
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