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TX Occ Code § 1702.331 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1702 - Private Security|Subchapter N. Exceptions|Section 1702.331. Personal Emergency Response Systems

Sec. 1702.331.  PERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS.  (a)  In this section, "personal emergency response system" means an alarm system that is:(1)  installed in the residence of a person;(2)  monitored by an alarm systems company;(3)  designed only to permit the person to signal the occurrence of a medical or personal emergency on the part of the person so that the company may dispatch appropriate aid; and(4)  not part of a combination of alarm systems that includes a burglar alarm or fire alarm.(b)  This chapter does not apply to:(1)  an alarm systems company that sells, installs, services, monitors, or responds to only personal emergency response systems;(2)  an alarm systems installer who installs, maintains, or repairs only personal emergency response systems; and(3)   an owner of an alarm systems company described by Subdivision (1).|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 808 (S.B. 568), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 5.098, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1702.332 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1702 - Private Security|Subchapter N. Exceptions|Section 1702.332. Telematics Service Providers

Sec. 1702.332.  TELEMATICS SERVICE PROVIDERS.  (a)  In this section, "telematics service" means:(1)  a service that:(A)  is provided to owners, operators, and occupants of consumer vehicles or commercial fleet vehicles through the remote access of in-vehicle data that may rely on global positioning system satellite data to fix the exact location of the vehicle, including:(i)  location-specific emergency and roadside vehicle breakdown assistance;(ii)  automatic collision notification;(iii)  real-time traffic and navigation information;(iv)  remote vehicle diagnostics; and(v)  stolen vehicle recovery;(B)  is enabled through the two-way communication of voice or data, often with an interactive voice response technology interface, between a service subscriber's vehicle and a telematics company's response center; and(C)  is provided to:(i)  enhance vehicle service, safety, and convenience while driving for vehicle owners;(ii)  enable automakers and automobile dealerships to achieve greater service and customer management efficiencies and to increase customer retention; and(iii)  enable fleet operators to remotely manage their vehicles and other mobile assets; and(2)  a related service provided to consumers, automakers, automobile dealerships, and commercial fleet operators by a telematics company as part of the emerging technology industry that delivers telematics services on a national basis to service subscribers.(b)  Except as otherwise provided by this section, this chapter does not apply to a person who provides a telematics service in this state.(c)  To qualify for the exemption provided by Subsection (b), a telematics service provider shall establish business practices and procedures that are at least as stringent as the guidelines established by the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials International regarding the communication of information from telematics service providers to public safety agencies.(d)  The commission may adopt rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this section, including rules to determine whether a telematics service provider is complying with Subsection (c).|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 207 (H.B. 1531), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Renumbered from Occupations Code, Section 1702.331 by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.001(59), eff. September 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 5.099, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1702.333 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1702 - Private Security|Subchapter N. Exceptions|Section 1702.333. Place of Religious Worship; Certain Volunteers

Sec. 1702.333.  PLACE OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP; CERTAIN VOLUNTEERS.  (a)  In this section, "volunteer security services" means services or activities that are:(1)  regulated under this chapter; and(2)  provided without compensation or remuneration.(b)  This chapter does not apply to a person who is providing volunteer security services on the premises of a church, synagogue, or other established place of religious worship.(c)  While providing volunteer security services under Subsection (b), a person may not wear a uniform or badge that:(1)  contains the word "security"; or(2)  gives the person the appearance of being a peace officer, personal protection officer, or security officer.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 967 (S.B. 2065), Sec. 11.001, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 1702.363 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1702 - Private Security|Subchapter O. Prohibited Practices and Grounds for Denial and Disciplinary Action|Section 1702.363. Application of Administrative Procedure Act

Sec. 1702.363.  APPLICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT.  Except as provided by Section 1702.364, a person regulated under this chapter against whom the commission has taken action is entitled to a hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings.  A proceeding under this section is a contested case that is governed by Chapter 2001, Government Code.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.662, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 4.89, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 5.101, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1702.365 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1702 - Private Security|Subchapter O. Prohibited Practices and Grounds for Denial and Disciplinary Action|Section 1702.365. Abduction of Child

Sec. 1702.365.  ABDUCTION OF CHILD.  The commission shall revoke a person's license or security officer commission or deny a person's application for, or renewal of, a license or security officer commission on proof that the person or an agent of the person has, after the date of application for a license or security officer commission, abducted or attempted to abduct by force or the threat of force or by misrepresentation, stealth, or unlawful entry a child who at the time of the abduction or attempt is under the care and control of a person who:(1)  has custody or physical possession of the child under a court order; or(2)  is exercising the care and control with the consent of a person who has custody or physical possession of the child under a court order.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.664, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 4.91, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 5.103, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1702.367 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1702 - Private Security|Subchapter O. Prohibited Practices and Grounds for Denial and Disciplinary Action|Section 1702.367. Complaint Investigation; Subpoena; Witness

Sec. 1702.367.  COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION;  SUBPOENA;  WITNESS.  (a)  For an investigation conducted under this chapter, if necessary to enforce this chapter or the commission rules adopted under this chapter, the department may issue an administrative subpoena to any person in this state compelling:(1)  the production of information or documents; or(2)  the attendance and testimony of a witness.(b)  A witness is not privileged to refuse to testify to a fact or to produce a record or document with respect to which the witness is properly examined by the hearings officer.(c)  A person required to testify or to produce a record or document on any matter properly under inquiry by the department who refuses to testify or to produce the record or document on the ground that the testimony or the production of the record or document would incriminate or tend to incriminate the person is nonetheless required to testify or to produce the record or document.  A person who is required to testify or to produce a record or document under this subsection is not subject to indictment or prosecution for a transaction, matter, or thing concerning which the person truthfully testifies or produces evidence.(d)  If a witness refuses to obey a subpoena or to give evidence relevant to proper inquiry by the department, the department may petition a district court of the county in which the hearing is held to compel the witness to obey the subpoena or to give the evidence.  The court shall immediately issue process to the witness and shall hold a hearing on the petition as soon as possible.(e)  An investigator employed by the department may take statements under oath in an investigation of a matter covered by this chapter.(f)  A person licensed or otherwise regulated under this chapter who fails without good cause to comply with a subpoena issued under this section may be subject to suspension of a license under Section 1702.361.(g)  If a subpoena issued under this section relates to an ongoing criminal investigation by the department and the department determines that disclosure could significantly impede the investigation, the subpoena may provide that the person to whom the subpoena is directed may not:(1)  disclose that the subpoena has been issued;(2)  identify or describe any records requested by the subpoena; or(3)  disclose whether records have been furnished in response to the subpoena.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.666, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 4.92, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 4B.19, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 5.104, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1702.368 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1702 - Private Security|Subchapter O. Prohibited Practices and Grounds for Denial and Disciplinary Action|Section 1702.368. Notification of Conviction for Certain Offenses

Sec. 1702.368.  NOTIFICATION OF CONVICTION FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES.  The department shall notify the police department of the municipality and the sheriff's department of the county in which a person licensed or commissioned under this chapter resides of the conviction of the person for a Class B misdemeanor or equivalent offense or a greater offense.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.667(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 4.93, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 5.105, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1702.369 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1702 - Private Security|Subchapter O. Prohibited Practices and Grounds for Denial and Disciplinary Action|Section 1702.369. No Reinstatement After Revocation

Sec. 1702.369.  NO REINSTATEMENT AFTER REVOCATION.  A revoked license may not be reinstated.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1702.370 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1702 - Private Security|Subchapter O. Prohibited Practices and Grounds for Denial and Disciplinary Action|Section 1702.370. Effect of Suspension; Monitoring of Existing Alarm Contracts

Sec. 1702.370.  EFFECT OF SUSPENSION;  MONITORING OF EXISTING ALARM CONTRACTS.  Subject to expiration of the license under Section 1702.306, a license holder may continue to monitor under an existing alarm contract or contract to monitor under an existing alarm contract for 30 days after the date of suspension of the person's license.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1702.3705 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1702 - Private Security|Subchapter O. Prohibited Practices and Grounds for Denial and Disciplinary Action|Section 1702.3705. Prohibition Against Certain Political Subdivisions Acting as Alarm Systems Company

Sec. 1702.3705.  PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS ACTING AS ALARM SYSTEMS COMPANY.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a political subdivision may not offer residential alarm system sales, service, installation, or monitoring unless it has been providing monitoring services to residences within the boundaries of the political subdivision as of September 1, 1999.  Any fee charged by the political subdivision may not exceed the cost of the monitoring.(b)  A political subdivision may:(1)  offer service, installation, or monitoring for property owned by the political subdivision or another political subdivision;(2)  allow for the response of an alarm or detection device by a law enforcement agency or by a law enforcement officer acting in an official capacity;(3)  offer monitoring in connection with a criminal investigation;  or(4)  offer monitoring to a financial institution, as defined by Section 59.301, Finance Code, that requests, in writing, that the political subdivision provide monitoring service to the financial institution.(c)  The limitations of Subsection (a) do not apply to a political subdivision in a county with a population of less than 80,000 or in a political subdivision where monitoring is not otherwise provided or available.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.668(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Occ Code § 1702.372 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1702 - Private Security|Subchapter O. Prohibited Practices and Grounds for Denial and Disciplinary Action|Section 1702.372. Recusal of Commission Member

Sec. 1702.372.  RECUSAL OF COMMISSION MEMBER.  (a)  A commission member who participated in the investigation of a complaint of a violation of this chapter or in informal settlement negotiations regarding the complaint:(1)  may not vote on the matter at a commission meeting related to the complaint; and(2)  shall state at the meeting the reason for which the member is prohibited from voting on the matter.(b)  A statement under Subsection (a)(2) shall be entered into the minutes of the meeting.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 4.94, eff. September 1, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 5.106, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1702.381 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1702 - Private Security|Subchapter P. Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 1702.381. Civil Penalty

Sec. 1702.381.  CIVIL PENALTY.  (a)  A person who is not licensed under this chapter, who does not have a license application pending, and who violates this chapter may be assessed a civil penalty to be paid to the state not to exceed $10,000 for each violation.(b)  A person who contracts with or employs a person who is required to hold a license or security officer commission under this chapter knowing that the person does not hold the required license or commission or who otherwise, at the time of contract or employment, is in violation of this chapter may be assessed a civil penalty to be paid to the state in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for each violation.(c)  A civil penalty under this section may be assessed against a person on proof that the person has received at least 30 days' notice of the requirements of this section.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.670, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 906 (H.B. 2833), Sec. 21, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 4.95, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 5.107, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1702.382 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1702 - Private Security|Subchapter P. Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 1702.382. Injunction

Sec. 1702.382.  INJUNCTION.  (a)  An attorney for the department, the attorney general's office, or any criminal prosecutor in this state may institute an action against a person to enjoin a violation by the person of this chapter or an administrative rule.(b)  An injunction action instituted under this section does not require an allegation or proof that an adequate remedy at law does not exist or that substantial or irreparable damage would result from the continued violation to sustain an action under this section.  A bond is not required for an injunction action instituted under this section.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.671, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 906 (H.B. 2833), Sec. 22, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Occ Code § 1702.383 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1702 - Private Security|Subchapter P. Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 1702.383. Action for Civil Penalty or Injunction

Sec. 1702.383.  ACTION FOR CIVIL PENALTY OR INJUNCTION.  If a person has violated a provision of this chapter for which a penalty is imposed under Section 1702.381, an attorney for the department, the attorney general's office, or any criminal prosecutor in this state may institute a civil suit in a Travis County district court or in a district court in the county in which the violation occurred for injunctive relief under Section 1702.382 or for assessment and recovery of the civil penalty.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.672, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 906 (H.B. 2833), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Occ Code § 1702.3835 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1702 - Private Security|Subchapter P. Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 1702.3835. Deceptive Trade Practice

Sec. 1702.3835.  DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE.  (a)  A person who performs or offers to perform an activity regulated under this chapter, but who is not licensed or otherwise authorized under this chapter to perform the activity, commits a false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice within the meaning of Section 17.46, Business & Commerce Code.(b)  A public or private right or remedy under Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code, may be used to enforce this chapter.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 4B.20, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1702.384 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1702 - Private Security|Subchapter P. Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 1702.384. Falsification of Certain Documents; Offense

Sec. 1702.384.  FALSIFICATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS;  OFFENSE.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person knowingly falsifies fingerprints or photographs submitted under Section 1702.110.(b)  An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1702.3841 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1702 - Private Security|Subchapter P. Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 1702.3841. Insufficient Insurance Coverage; Offense

Sec. 1702.3841.  INSUFFICIENT INSURANCE COVERAGE; OFFENSE. (a)  A person commits an offense if the person is subject to Section 1702.124 and knowingly fails to provide and maintain a certificate of insurance or other documentary evidence of insurance sufficient to cover all of the business activities of the person related to private security.  A person is presumed to have acted knowingly for purposes of this subsection if the person received reasonable notice from the department and an opportunity to provide or maintain the documentation required by Section 1702.124 and failed to do so.(b)  An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1084 (H.B. 3433), Sec. 14, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 1702.386 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1702 - Private Security|Subchapter P. Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 1702.386. Unauthorized Employment; Offense

Sec. 1702.386.  UNAUTHORIZED EMPLOYMENT;  OFFENSE.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person contracts with or employs a person who is required to hold a license or commission under this chapter knowing that the person does not hold the required license or commission or who otherwise, at the time of contract or employment, is in violation of this chapter.(b)  An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 4.96, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 5.108, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1702.3863 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1702 - Private Security|Subchapter P. Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 1702.3863. Unauthorized Contract With Bail Bond Surety; Offense

Sec. 1702.3863.  UNAUTHORIZED CONTRACT WITH BAIL BOND SURETY;  OFFENSE.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person contracts with or is employed by a bail bond surety as defined by Chapter 1704 to secure the appearance of a person who has violated Section 38.10, Penal Code, unless the person is:(1)  a peace officer;(2)  an individual licensed as a private investigator; or(3)  a commissioned security officer employed by a licensed guard company.(b)  An offense under Subsection (a) is a state jail felony.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.673(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 4.97, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 5.109, eff. September 1, 2019.|