(a) A person acts as a locksmith company for the purposes of this chapter if the person:
(1) sells, installs, services, or maintains, or offers to sell, install, service, or maintain, mechanical security devices, including deadbolts and locks;
(2) advertises services offered by the company using the term "locksmith"; or
(3) includes the term "locksmith" in the company's name.
(b) This section does not apply to a hotel, as that term is defined by Section 156.001, Tax Code.
Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.