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Chapter 1702

Private Security

Subchapter A. General Provisions

1702.001 Short Title 1702.002 Definitions 1702.004 General Scope of Regulation 1702.005 Department of Public Safety; References 1702.006 Foreign Entity Registration

Subchapter B. Texas Private Security Advisory Committee

1702.021 Committee Membership; Applicability of Other Law 1702.023 Eligibility of Public Members 1702.024 Membership and Employee Restrictions 1702.025 Terms; Vacancies 1702.026 Officers 1702.027 Grounds for Removal 1702.028 Reimbursement 1702.029 Meetings 1702.031 Duties of Advisory Committee 1702.032 Commission Liaison

Subchapter C. Chief Administrator and Personnel

1702.041 Chief Administrator 1702.042 Personnel; Conflict of Interest 1702.044 Qualifications and Standards of Conduct Information

Subchapter D. Powers and Duties

1702.061 General Powers and Duties 1702.062 Fees 1702.063 Use of Fines 1702.0635 Restrictions on Certain Rules 1702.064 Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding 1702.0645 Payment of Fees and Fines 1702.067 Records; Evidence 1702.068 Appeal Bond Not Required

Subchapter E. Public Interest Information

1702.084 Public Access to Certain Records of Disciplinary Actions 1702.085 Confidentiality of Records

Subchapter F. Licensing and Duties of Investigations Companies and Security Services Contractors

1702.101 Investigations Company License Required 1702.102 Security Services Contractor License Required; Scope of License 1702.1025 Electronic Access Control Device Company License Required; Scope of License 1702.103 Classification and Limitation of Company Licenses 1702.104 Investigations Company 1702.105 Alarm Systems Company 1702.1055 Electronic Access Control Device Company 1702.1056 Locksmith Company 1702.106 Armored Car Company 1702.107 Courier Company 1702.108 Guard Company 1702.110 Application for Company License 1702.112 Form of Company License 1702.113 General Qualifications for Company License or Security Officer Commission 1702.114 Additional Qualifications for Investigations Company License 1702.115 Additional Qualifications for Security Services Contractor License 1702.117 Examination 1702.118 Examination Results 1702.1183 Reciprocal Company License for Certain Applicants 1702.1186 Provisional Company License 1702.122 Temporary Continuation of Company License Holder's Business 1702.123 Insurance; Bond 1702.124 Insurance Requirement 1702.125 Bond Requirement 1702.127 Company License Holder Employees; Records 1702.128 Posting of Company License Required 1702.129 Notice of Certain Changes; Branch Offices 1702.130 Use of Certain Titles, Uniforms, Insignia, or Identifications Prohibited 1702.131 Advertising 1702.132 Reports to Employer or Client 1702.133 Confidentiality; Information Relating to Criminal Offense 1702.134 Company License Holder Exemptions from Certain Local Regulations

Subchapter G. Security Officer Commission Requirements

1702.161 Security Officer Commission Required 1702.162 Employer's Application for Security Officer Commission 1702.163 Qualifications for Security Officer Commission 1702.165 Issuance of Security Officer Commission; Pocket Card 1702.167 Termination of Employment as Commissioned Security Officer; Transfer of Commission 1702.1675 Training Programs 1702.168 Firearm Requirements 1702.1685 Handgun Proficiency Examination 1702.169 Firearm Restrictions 1702.170 Nonapplicability of Firearm Restrictions 1702.171 Security Officer Commission Records

Subchapter H. Employment of Commissioned Security Officer by Certain Persons; Requirements

1702.181 Notice and Registration Required; Registry 1702.182 Security Department of Private Business 1702.184 Local Regulation of Certain Security Services for Private Businesses

Subchapter I. Personal Protection Officer License Requirements

1702.201 Personal Protection Officer License Required 1702.202 Personal Protection Officer 1702.203 Application for Personal Protection Officer License 1702.204 Personal Protection Officer License; Qualifications 1702.205 Personal Protection Officer Training 1702.206 Limited Authority to Carry Firearms

Subchapter J. Licensing and Duties of Individuals

1702.221 Individual License Required 1702.222 Security Officer 1702.2226 Electronic Access Control Device Installer 1702.2227 Locksmith 1702.223 Alarm Systems Installer 1702.224 Alarm Systems Monitor 1702.229 Qualifications for Individual License 1702.230 Application for Individual License 1702.2305 Provisional Individual License 1702.232 Pocket Cards 1702.233 Duration of Pocket Cards 1702.234 Transfer of Individual License 1702.235 Preemployment Check for Noncommissioned Security Officers 1702.236 Examination and Training Requirements for Electronic Access Control Device Installers 1702.239 Training Requirements for Alarm Systems Installer; Examination 1702.240 Exemptions for Undercover Agent 1702.241 Jurisprudence Examination

Subchapter L. General Provisions Applicable to Regulated Persons

1702.282 Criminal History Check 1702.283 Cruelty to Animals 1702.284 Alarm Systems Records Confidential 1702.285 False Representation 1702.286 Duties of Alarm Systems Company 1702.2865 Customer Authorization Required for Certain Locksmith Services 1702.287 Detection Device Control Panels; Minimum Standards 1702.288 Notice of Certain Information to Recipient of Alarm System Services 1702.289 Inspections

Subchapter M. Expiration; Renewal

1702.301 Expiration 1702.302 License Renewal 1702.303 Renewal of Expired License by Out-of-State Practitioner 1702.305 Effect of License Renewal on Disciplinary Action 1702.306 Effect of Suspension on License Renewal Requirements 1702.308 Continuing Education 1702.309 Security Officer Commission Renewal

Subchapter N. Exceptions

1702.321 Government Employees 1702.322 Law Enforcement Personnel 1702.323 Security Department of Private Business 1702.324 Certain Occupations 1702.325 Common Carriers 1702.326 Medical Alert Services 1702.327 Nonprofit and Civic Organizations 1702.328 Security Systems Sales and Installation 1702.329 Fire Alarm and Detection Sales and Installation 1702.330 Security Personnel of Private Institution of Higher Education 1702.331 Personal Emergency Response Systems 1702.332 Telematics Service Providers 1702.333 Certain Volunteers

Subchapter O. Prohibited Practices and Grounds for Denial and Disciplinary Action

1702.361 Denial and Disciplinary Actions; Grounds 1702.363 Application of Administrative Procedure Act 1702.364 Summary Actions 1702.365 Abduction of Child 1702.367 Complaint Investigation; Subpoena; Witness 1702.368 Notification of Conviction for Certain Offenses 1702.369 No Reinstatement After Revocation 1702.370 Effect of Suspension; Monitoring of Existing Alarm Contracts 1702.3705 Prohibition Against Certain Political Subdivisions Acting as Alarm Systems Company 1702.372 Recusal of Commission Member

Subchapter P. Penalties and Enforcement Provisions

1702.381 Civil Penalty 1702.382 Injunction 1702.383 Action for Civil Penalty or Injunction 1702.3835 Deceptive Trade Practice 1702.384 Falsification of Certain Documents; Offense 1702.3841 Insufficient Insurance Coverage; Offense 1702.386 Unauthorized Employment; Offense 1702.3863 Unauthorized Contract with Bail Bond Surety; Offense 1702.3867 Execution of Capias or Arrest Warrant; Offense 1702.387 Failure to Surrender Certain Documents; Offense 1702.3875 Impersonating Security Officer; Offense 1702.3876 Impersonating Private Investigator; Offense 1702.388 Violation of Chapter; Offense 1702.389 Venue