What is a law enforcement unit authorized by Texas law to appoint a licensed person called?

A law enforcement unit authorized by Texas law to appoint a licensed person is called an agency. In Texas, police departments and other law enforcement organizations that have the authority to make arrests and enforce laws fall under the category of agencies. These agencies are structured to provide various policing services and are regulated by laws that govern their operations, including the appointment of licensed officers who meet specific training and certification requirements.

The terms associated with the other options, while related to law enforcement, do not specifically denote a unit with the authority to appoint licensed personnel in the same manner. For example, a division might refer to a subset within an agency that specializes in a particular area, such as homicide or narcotics. A task force usually involves a collaborative effort between different agencies to address specific issues or operations, while a commission typically refers to a governing body that may oversee or regulate agencies rather than acting as an agency itself.