The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) requires licensed Private Investigators and Agency Managers to complete Continuing Education (CE) every two years as a condition of license renewal. Texas Investigation Agency International LLC operates an approved Continuing Education School in good standing with the Texas DPS Private Security Program.

Our Professional Training Division delivers structured, compliant, and career-enhancing education designed not only to meet regulatory requirements — but to elevate investigative professionalism across Texas.

Texas Private Investigator Continuing Education Requirements

Renewal Cycle: Every Two Years

All required hours must be completed prior to submitting the renewal application.

Investigators Licensed Less Than 15 Years

18 Total Hours Required

• 14    Hours – Investigative Related Topics
• 2      Hours – Ethics
• 2      Hours – Review of Texas Occupations Code & Administrative Rules

Investigators Licensed 15 Years or More

12 Total Hours Required

• 8      Hours – Investigative Related Topics
• 2      Hours – Ethics
• 2      Hours – Review of Texas Occupations Code & Administrative Rules

Owners / Partners / Shareholders

8 Hours Required

Important Compliance Information

• Courses must meet Texas DPS Private Security Program standards.
• Ethics and Legal Review components are mandatory.
• Certificates of Completion are issued upon successful course completion.
• Licensees with 20+ years of continuous registration may apply for exemption per DPS guidelines.

Our Training Model

Our courses are delivered through a structured, professional online platform designed for working investigators.

• Fully Online Instruction
• High-Definition Pre-Recorded Video Modules
• Structured PowerPoint Presentations
• Comprehensive Text Workbooks
• Knowledge Assessments
• Flexible Access During Enrollment Period
• Certificate Issuance Upon Completion

This model allows investigators to complete CE requirements efficiently without interrupting professional operations.

Core Regulatory Instruction (Required Block)

All packages include mandatory regulatory instruction:

• Ethics for Texas Private Investigators
• Texas Occupations Code & Administrative Rules Review
• Professional Standards & Compliance Updates

This block ensures full regulatory alignment and professional accountability.

Expanded Investigative Curriculum

Beyond Minimum Compliance

While DPS establishes minimum standards, our program is built to develop advanced field capability and courtroom readiness.

Advanced Surveillance & Field Operations

• Advanced Mobile Surveillance Tactics
• Counter-Surveillance Awareness
• Rural vs. Urban Surveillance Strategy
• Undercover Operational Fundamentals
• Surveillance Documentation for Court
• Video Evidence Preservation & Chain of Custody

Digital & Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

• Advanced Social Media Intelligence
• Metadata & Image Verification Techniques
• Public Records & Deep Research Methods
• Digital Footprint Mapping
• Legal Boundaries in GPS & Digital Tracking
• Artificial Intelligence Tools in Modern Investigations

Legal Strategy & Courtroom Preparedness

• Preparing Case Files for Attorney Review
• Testifying in Civil & Criminal Proceedings
• Affidavit & Sworn Statement Drafting
• Subpoena & Records Compliance
• Understanding Rules of Evidence
• Civil Liability & Risk Mitigation

Specialized Investigative Tracks

Criminal Defense & Mitigation

• Witness Location & Interview Strategy
• Statement Analysis
• Case Timeline Reconstruction
   

Corporate & Insurance Investigations

• Fraud Detection Indicators
• Workers’ Compensation Investigations
• Due Diligence Standards
   

Domestic & Family Law Investigations

• Custody Investigation Protocol
• Asset Location Techniques
• Court-Ready Documentation
   

Background & Executive Investigations

• Executive-Level Background Screening
• Financial Record Interpretation
• Asset Tracing Fundamentals

Business & Professional Development

• Building a Sustainable PI Practice
• Case Pricing & Contract Structures
• Risk Management & Insurance Considerations
• Ethical Client Selection
• Professional Branding & Market Positioning

Investigators are business operators. Structured growth increases longevity and profitability.

Signature Course

The History & Evolution of the Private Investigator

Exclusive to Texas Investigation Agency International LLC.

This proprietary program examines:

• The origins of private investigation in America
• The development of investigative authority in Texas
• Regulatory evolution and professional standards
• Landmark cases that shaped the profession
• Ethical turning points in investigative practice

This course strengthens professional identity and ethical grounding — an area rarely addressed in CE programs.

Program Packages

We provide structured CE packages designed for both compliance and professional advancement.

12-Hour Renewal Package (15+ Years Licensed)

$249

Includes:

• Regulatory Block (4 Hours)
• Ethics & Legal Review
• Advanced Investigative Modules
• Certificate of Completion

18-Hour Professional Renewal Package (<15 Years Licensed)

$299

Includes:

• Full Regulatory Block (4 Hours)
• Ethics & Legal Review
• Expanded Investigative Track Selection
• Signature History Course Access
• Certificate of Completion

Our Commitment

Texas Investigation Agency International LLC is committed to becoming a leading source of professional continuing education for private investigators in Texas.

Our mission is to:

• Elevate investigative standards
• Strengthen courtroom credibility
• Reduce liability exposure
• Enhance professional reputation
• Prepare investigators for leadership roles
   

We are building a long-term professional education platform — not merely a renewal solution.