I was one day away from being admitted to the Academy in Austin to try to become a Texas State Trooper. The lady going through my questionnaire before my polygraph noticed I answered that I had tried marijuana twice before. (I put this on my initial application almost 3 months prior). Their policy makes it impossible for me to be admitted to the academy until three years has elapsed since my lapse in judgement. Basically, they overlooked my situation for the three months as I drove back and forth to the DPS, Garland, and finally Austin before realizing they had wasted my time, as well as their own. I'm in the Tyler/Jacksonville area now and am trying to get some kind of income. Graduated from A&M in December and have worked multiple different jobs. My degree was in Agribusiness, and I took several classes in engineering and construction. Anybody want to make me believe in the Aggie Network? Message or reply with any questions.

I did not know that DPS was giving polygraph exams for entrance to the academy. They were not when I went in 99. If you are not just dead set on being a Trooper, I would recomend applying at Tyler PD or possibly Flint PD. If you are not comissioned yet, check their web sites to see if they put you through an academy to get you certified and if they pay you while you are in. I do not work for the State anymore, I am now working for League City PD (good move for me) and I know that they will pay you while you attend an academy to get certified, and they will pay for the academy. Good Luck, and hang in there...we need more good troops in blue.

thanks for the encouragement. i'm gonna hold out for the dps, it seems like a perfect fit for me. hopefully can earn some wages in the mean time


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lay off the pot too!

Go to any city or University and apply for their academy etc.

Travis County and APD (Austin) pay very well

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Their policy makes it impossible for me to be admitted to the academy until three years has elapsed since my lapse in judgement.

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So if you smoked every day for 5 years, then quit, you could be admitted after 3 years with no problems?

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So if you smoked every day for 5 years, then quit, you could be admitted after 3 years with no problems?

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i'm gonna keep that in my back pocket