What happens if an applicant fails the examination?

When an applicant fails the examination, the requirement to pay a reexamination fee is a standard procedure. This fee is associated with the administrative costs of administering the exam again. In many licensing and certification frameworks, including those governed by the Texas DPS Private Security Bureau, it is common practice for individuals to have the opportunity to retake an examination after paying a fee, allowing them to improve their knowledge and skills before being certified.

While other outcomes such as receiving a warning, being denied an application, or facing permanent disqualification may exist in different contexts, they do not apply universally to the examination process in this scenario. The focus here is on providing a second chance for the applicant to demonstrate their competency, which is why the need to pay a reexamination fee is the accurate response.