Successfully complete a post-job offer psychological examination and medical examination that includes passing a visual acuity test, and physician certification that the applicant is not dependent on and does not use illegal drugs;

Be a graduate of an accredited high school or have an equivalency certificate;

Have a valid Texas driver's license at the date of hire;

Be a citizen of the United States by birth or naturalization;

Be able to read, write, and speak the English language;

Be of good moral character;

Shall not be prohibited from carrying a firearm or possessing ammunition; and

Possess a high school diploma; if you do not have a high school diploma, you must have a GED along with 12 hours of college credit from an accredited university with a minimum of 2.00 grade point average, or you must have 2 years' full time military experience. No college credit hours are required if you possess a high school diploma.

A person may not take an entrance examination for a beginning position in the fire department unless the person is at least 18 years of age but not 36 years of age or older.

A person may not be certified as eligible for a beginning position in a fire department if the person is 36 years of age or older.

An applicant may not be certified as eligible for a beginning position with a fire department unless the applicant meets all legal requirements necessary to become eligible for future certification by the Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education.

Be a graduate of an accredited high school or have an equivalency certificate.

Have a valid Texas driver's license at the date of hire.

Be a citizen of the United States by birth or naturalization.

Be able to read, write, and speak the English language.