Texas School Guardian Program - Security & Active Shooter Preparedness
Texas School Guardian Program
Help your district prepare authorized staff through structured Guardian training aligned with §411.1901, Texas Penal Code Chapter 9, and district Emergency Operations Plans (EOP). Delivered by experienced Texas law enforcement and school safety leaders.
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Cinco Peso Training Group’s Texas School Defender (Guardian-aligned) Program, developed in 2009, was created with one primary goal in mind — to empower faculty members with the knowledge, skills, and ability to protect themselves and the children in their care while awaiting the arrival of Police, Fire, or EMS. Our program provides active shooter response training, threat assessment, lockdown procedures, and post-incident care to help control injuries and provide lifesaving aid when seconds count.
What Is the Texas School Guardian Program?
The Texas School Guardian Program allows a school district or open-enrollment charter school to authorize designated employees to carry a concealed handgun on campus as part of a locally adopted safety plan.
Authorization decisions remain with the district. Our role is to provide professional training aligned with:
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Texas Government Code §411.1901
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Texas Penal Code Chapter 9 (Use of Force)
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District Emergency Operations Plans (EOP)
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Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) firearms standards​
​Guardian Training Designed for Texas Schools
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Our program is built on the principles of our established Texas School Defender framework and focuses on preparing immediate responders during the critical window before law enforcement and EMS arrival.
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Core Training Components
Legal & Policy Alignment
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Use of force under Texas Penal Code
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Roles and responsibilities during a campus emergency
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Transition of authority upon law enforcement arrival
Firearms Qualification
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Live-fire proficiency with the firearm intended for campus carry
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Standards meeting or exceeding TCOLE benchmarks
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Safe concealed carry in a school environment
Active Threat Response
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Shelter in Place vs. Direct Response
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Threat identification (indoor, outdoor, common areas)
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Crisis intervention and de-escalation
Emergency Medical Response
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Traumatic wound care
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Survival mindset and emergency care application while awaiting EMS
Each course includes classroom instruction, live-fire qualification, and scenario-based practical exercises.
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Instructor Experience That Matters
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Training is led by seasoned professionals with extensive Texas law enforcement and public safety leadership experience, including:
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Retired Texas Master Peace Officer and former Texas Ranger
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Current Texas-based Public School District Police Chief
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TCOLE Licensed Firearms Instructors
This background ensures Guardian training is delivered with an understanding of:
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Law enforcement response protocols
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Campus policing realities
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Operational safety planning
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Post-incident investigative considerations
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Supporting District-Level School Safety Planning
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Districts exploring a Texas School Guardian Program are often seeking to:
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Strengthen campus security in rural or multi-campus districts
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Enhance immediate response capability
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Support district safety and compliance planning
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Add a trained, policy-authorized layer of protection
The Guardian Program is one component of a comprehensive, layered school safety strategy.
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Request Information
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If your district is evaluating the Texas School Guardian Program, Cinco Peso Training Group can provide:
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Program consultation
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Statute-aligned Guardian training
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Qualification standards
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Scenario-based critical incident preparation
Contact us to discuss your district’s school safety goals.
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Vetting Resources
Click above for The Registry
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The TxSSC Registry provides a list of contractors that have been vetted for litigation involving school safety and security and for disqualifying criminal history.
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Cinco Peso Training Group is listed on The Registry under a search for owners, "Michael Lane" and "Brad Oliver"
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TexBuy is a statewide purchasing cooperative hosted by Region 16 Education Service Center in Amarillo, Texas. TexBuy is the Texas representative of the national purchasing organization AEPA (Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies). Many of the awarded contracts offered through TexBuy were solicited nationally by AEPA, providing the most competitive pricing available.