(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a political subdivision of this state may not require a private business to contract with or employ a peace officer to provide security services for the business.
(b) This section does not apply to:
(1) a requirement that a private business contract with or employ a peace officer to:
(A) provide security services for a public event;
(B) provide security services for a private event held at a public facility that is owned or leased by a political subdivision of this state;
(C) conduct a public escort; or
(D) direct traffic on a public roadway; or
(2) an order or determination made by a court under Chapter 125, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.