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TX Occ Code § 1702.3867 (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 1702.3867. Execution of Capias or Arrest Warrant; Offense

Sec. 1702.3867.  EXECUTION OF CAPIAS OR ARREST WARRANT;  OFFENSE.  (a)  A private investigator executing a capias or an arrest warrant on behalf of a bail bond surety may not:(1)  enter a residence without the consent of the occupants;(2)  execute the capias or warrant without written authorization from the surety;(3)  wear, carry, or display any uniform, badge, shield, or other insignia or emblem that implies that the private investigator is an employee, officer, or agent of the federal government, the state, or a political subdivision of the state;  or(4)  notwithstanding Section 9.51, Penal Code, use deadly force.(b)  Notwithstanding Subsection (a)(3), a private investigator may display identification that indicates that the person is acting on behalf of a bail bond surety.(c)  A private investigator executing a capias or an arrest warrant on behalf of a bail bond surety shall immediately take the person arrested to:(1)  if the arrest is made in the county in which the capias or warrant was issued:(A)  the county jail for that county if:(i)  the offense is a Class A or Class B misdemeanor or a felony;  or(ii)  the offense is a Class C misdemeanor and the capias or warrant was issued by a magistrate of that county;  or(B)  the municipal jail for the appropriate municipality if the offense is a Class C misdemeanor and the capias or warrant was issued by a magistrate of the municipality;  or(2)  if the arrest is made in a county other than the county in which the capias or warrant was issued, the county jail for the county in which the arrest is made.(d)  A person commits an offense if the person violates this section.  An offense under this section is a state jail felony.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.674(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Occ Code § 1702.387 (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 1702.387. Failure to Surrender Certain Documents; Offense

Sec. 1702.387.  FAILURE TO SURRENDER CERTAIN DOCUMENTS;  OFFENSE.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person fails to surrender or immediately return to the department the person's commission, pocket card, or other identification issued to the person by the department under this chapter on notification of a summary suspension or summary denial under Section 1702.364.(b)  An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.675, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 4.98, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 5.110, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1702.3875 (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 1702.3875. Impersonating Security Officer; Offense

Sec. 1702.3875.  IMPERSONATING SECURITY OFFICER;  OFFENSE.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person:(1)  impersonates a commissioned or noncommissioned security officer with the intent to induce another to submit to the person's pretended authority or to rely on the person's pretended acts of a security officer; or(2)  knowingly purports to exercise any function that requires licensure as a noncommissioned security officer or a security officer commission.(b)  An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 822, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 5.111, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1702.3876 (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 1702.3876. Impersonating Private Investigator; Offense

Sec. 1702.3876.  IMPERSONATING PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR; OFFENSE.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person:(1)  impersonates a private investigator with the intent to induce another to submit to the person's pretended authority or to rely on the person's pretended acts of a private investigator; or(2)  knowingly purports to exercise any function that requires licensure as a private investigator.(b)  An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor, except that the offense is a felony of the third degree if it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has previously been convicted of an offense under this section.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (H.B. 1400), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 1702.388 (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 1702.388. Violation of Chapter; Offense

Sec. 1702.388.  VIOLATION OF CHAPTER;  OFFENSE.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person violates a provision of this chapter for which a specific criminal penalty is not prescribed.(b)  An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor, except that the offense is a felony of the third degree if the person has previously been convicted under this chapter of failing to hold a license, certificate of insurance, or commission that the person is required to hold under this chapter.|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. 4.99, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 5.112, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1702.389 (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 1702.389. Venue

Sec. 1702.389.  VENUE.  An offense under this chapter may be prosecuted in Travis County or in the county in which the offense occurred.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1704.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1704 - Regulation of Bail Bond Sureties|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1704.001. Definitions

Sec. 1704.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Bail bond" means a cash deposit, or similar deposit or written undertaking, or a bond or other security, given to guarantee the appearance of a defendant in a criminal case.(2)  "Bail bond surety" means a person who:(A)  executes a bail bond as a surety or cosurety for another person;  or(B)  for compensation deposits cash to ensure the appearance in court of a person accused of a crime.(3)  "Board" means a county bail bond board.(4)  "Bonding business" or "bail bond business" means the solicitation, negotiation, or execution of a bail bond by a bail bond surety.(4-a)  "Final judgment" means a judgment that disposes of all issues and parties in a case.(5)  "Person" means an individual or corporation.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1262, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 942, Sec. 6, eff. June 20, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 316 (S.B. 624), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Occ Code § 1704.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1704 - Regulation of Bail Bond Sureties|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1704.002. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1704.002.  APPLICATION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter applies only in a county with a population of:(1)  110,000 or more;  or(2)  less than 110,000 in which a board is created.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1704.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1704 - Regulation of Bail Bond Sureties|Subchapter B. County Bail Bond Boards|Section 1704.051. Mandatory Creation of Board

Sec. 1704.051.  MANDATORY CREATION OF BOARD.  A board is created in each county with a population of 110,000 or more.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1704.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1704 - Regulation of Bail Bond Sureties|Subchapter B. County Bail Bond Boards|Section 1704.052. Discretionary Creation of Board

Sec. 1704.052.  DISCRETIONARY CREATION OF BOARD.  A board may be created in a county with a population of less than 110,000 if:(1)  a majority of the persons who would serve as members of the board under Section 1704.053, or who would designate the persons who would serve as members of the board, determine to create a board; and(2)  the commissioners court approves the creation of the board by a majority vote.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 923 (H.B. 3003), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1704.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1704 - Regulation of Bail Bond Sureties|Subchapter B. County Bail Bond Boards|Section 1704.053. Board Composition

Sec. 1704.053.  BOARD COMPOSITION.  A board consists of:(1)  the sheriff or a designee from the sheriff's office who must be the sheriff's administrator or a deputy sheriff of the rank of at least sergeant;(2)  a district judge of the county having jurisdiction over criminal matters and designated by the presiding judge of the administrative judicial district or a designee of the district judge who is approved by the presiding judge;(3)  the county judge, a member of the commissioners court designated by the county judge, or a designee approved by the commissioners court;(4)  a judge of a county court or county court at law in the county having jurisdiction over criminal matters and designated by the commissioners court or a designee of the judge who is approved by the commissioners court;(5)  the district attorney or an assistant district attorney designated by the district attorney;(6)  a licensed bail bond surety or agent for a corporate surety in the county elected under Section 1704.0535, or a bail bond surety or agent for a corporate surety licensed in the county who is designated by the elected surety or agent;(7)  a justice of the peace;(8)  the district clerk or the clerk's designee;(9)  the county clerk or the clerk's designee, if the county clerk has responsibility over criminal matters;(10)  if appointed by the board, a presiding judge of a municipal court in the county;(11)  if the county's principal municipality designates a presiding judge in the municipal court system, the presiding judge or a municipal judge from the system designated by the presiding judge;(12)  the county treasurer or the treasurer's designee or, if appointed by the commissioners court in a county that does not have a county treasurer, the person designated by the county commissioners court to perform the duties of the county treasurer; and(13)  a criminal defense attorney practicing in the county and elected by other attorneys whose principal places of business are located in the county and who are not legally prohibited from representing criminal defendants or the designee of the criminal defense attorney.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.503(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 942, Sec. 7, eff. June 20, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 353 (S.B. 235), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Occ Code § 1704.0535 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1704 - Regulation of Bail Bond Sureties|Subchapter B. County Bail Bond Boards|Section 1704.0535. Election of Certain Bail Bond Board Members

Sec. 1704.0535.  ELECTION OF CERTAIN BAIL BOND BOARD MEMBERS.  (a)  The board shall annually conduct a secret ballot election to elect the members of the board who serve as the representative of licensed bail bond sureties and the representative of the criminal defense attorneys by electing:(1)  a licensed bail bond surety or agent for a corporate surety board member; and(2)  a criminal defense attorney who is practicing in the county.(b)  Each individual licensed in the county as a bail bond surety or agent for a corporate surety is entitled to cast one vote for each license held to elect the board member who is a surety or agent for a corporate surety.(c)  Each attorney who has a principal place of business located in the county and who is not legally prohibited from representing criminal defendants in the county is entitled to cast one vote to elect the board member who is a criminal defense attorney.(d)  Each elected justice of the peace in the county who is not legally prohibited from voting in an election for the purpose is entitled to cast one vote to elect the board member who is a justice of the peace.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 942, Sec. 8, eff. June 20, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 234 (H.B. 2894), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 1704.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1704 - Regulation of Bail Bond Sureties|Subchapter B. County Bail Bond Boards|Section 1704.054. Presiding Officer

Sec. 1704.054.  PRESIDING OFFICER.  (a)  A board shall initially elect one of its members as presiding officer.(b)  The presiding officer shall preside over board meetings.(c)  The presiding officer may vote on any board matter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 942, Sec. 9, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1704.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1704 - Regulation of Bail Bond Sureties|Subchapter B. County Bail Bond Boards|Section 1704.055. Meetings

Sec. 1704.055.  MEETINGS.  (a)  A board shall hold its initial meeting not later than the 60th day after the date the board is created.(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), a board shall meet:(1)  at least once a month; and(2)  at other times at the call of the presiding officer.(c)  A board in a county with a population of less than 150,000 shall meet:(1)  at least four times each year during the months of January, April, July, and October at the call of the presiding officer; and(2)  at other times at the call of the presiding officer.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 899 (H.B. 383), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1011 (H.B. 885), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 1704.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1704 - Regulation of Bail Bond Sureties|Subchapter B. County Bail Bond Boards|Section 1704.056. Quorum; Majority Vote

Sec. 1704.056.  QUORUM;  MAJORITY VOTE.  (a)  Four members of a board constitute a quorum.(b)  A board may take action only on a majority vote of the board members present.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1704.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1704 - Regulation of Bail Bond Sureties|Subchapter C. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1704.101. Administrative Authority

Sec. 1704.101.  ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY.  A board shall:(1)  exercise powers incidental or necessary to the administration of this chapter;(2)  deposit fees collected under this chapter in the general fund of the county or in a separate county fund established for this purpose;(3)  supervise and regulate each phase of the bonding business in the county;(4)  adopt and post rules necessary to implement this chapter;(5)  conduct hearings and investigations and make determinations relating to the issuance, denial, or renewal of licenses;(6)  issue licenses to qualified applicants;(7)  deny licenses to unqualified applicants;(8)  employ persons necessary to assist in board functions; and(9)  conduct board business, including maintaining records and minutes.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 1442), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 1704.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1704 - Regulation of Bail Bond Sureties|Subchapter C. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1704.102. Enforcement Authority

Sec. 1704.102.  ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY.  (a)  A board shall:(1)  enforce this chapter in the county;(2)  conduct hearings and investigations and make determinations relating to license suspension and revocation;(3)  suspend or revoke a license for a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted by the board under this chapter;  and(4)  require a record and transcription of each board proceeding.(b)  A board may:(1)  compel the appearance before the board of an applicant or license holder;  and(2)  during a hearing conducted by the board, administer oaths, examine witnesses, and compel the production of pertinent records and testimony by a license holder or applicant.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1704.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1704 - Regulation of Bail Bond Sureties|Subchapter C. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1704.103. Disbursements From County Fund

Sec. 1704.103.  DISBURSEMENTS FROM COUNTY FUND.  (a)  Fees deposited in the general fund of a county or in a separate county fund under Section 1704.101(2) may be used only to administer and enforce this chapter, including reimbursement for:(1)  reasonable expenses incurred by the board in enforcing this chapter; and(2)  actual expenses incurred by a board member in serving on the board.(b)  For purposes of this section, serving on a board is an additional duty of a board member's office.  A board member may not receive compensation for serving on a board.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 1442), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 1704.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1704 - Regulation of Bail Bond Sureties|Subchapter C. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1704.104. Posting of Board Rule or Action

Sec. 1704.104.  POSTING OF BOARD RULE OR ACTION.  A board shall post a rule adopted or an action taken by the board in an appropriate place in the county courthouse for the 10 days preceding the date the rule or action takes effect.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1704.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1704 - Regulation of Bail Bond Sureties|Subchapter C. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1704.105. Licensed Bail Bond Surety List

Sec. 1704.105.  LICENSED BAIL BOND SURETY LIST.  (a)  A board shall post in each court having criminal jurisdiction in the county, and shall provide to each local official responsible for the detention of prisoners in the county, a current list of each licensed bail bond surety and each licensed agent of a corporate surety in the county.(b)  A list of each licensed bail bond surety and each licensed agent of a corporate surety in a county must be displayed at each location where prisoners are examined, processed, or confined.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 942, Sec. 10, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1704.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1704 - Regulation of Bail Bond Sureties|Subchapter C. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1704.107. Notification of License Suspension or Revocation

Sec. 1704.107.  NOTIFICATION OF LICENSE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION.  A board shall immediately notify each court and each local official responsible for the detention of prisoners in the county of:(1)  the suspension or revocation of a license issued under this chapter;  and(2)  the revocation of the authority of a license holder's agent.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1704.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1704 - Regulation of Bail Bond Sureties|Subchapter C. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1704.108. Notification of Default by Corporation

Sec. 1704.108.  NOTIFICATION OF DEFAULT BY CORPORATION.  A board shall promptly notify the Texas Department of Insurance if a corporation fails to pay a judgment of forfeiture as provided by Section 1704.204(a).|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 942, Sec. 11, eff. June 20, 2003.|ValidityThis section has been declared unconstitutional.  See Pruett v. Harris County Bail Bond Bd., 400 F. Supp. 2d 967 (S.D. Tex. 2005).
TX Occ Code § 1704.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1704 - Regulation of Bail Bond Sureties|Subchapter C. Board Powers and Duties|Section 1704.109. Solicitation and Advertisement

Sec. 1704.109.  SOLICITATION AND ADVERTISEMENT.  (a)  A board by rule may regulate solicitations or advertisements by or on behalf of bail bond sureties to protect:(1)  the public from:(A)  harassment;(B)  fraud;(C)  misrepresentation;  or(D)  threats to public safety;  or(2)  the safety of law enforcement officers.(b)  A bail bond surety, an agent of a corporate surety, or an employee of the surety or agent may not make, cause to be made, or benefit from unsolicited contact:(1)  through any means, including in person, by telephone, by electronic methods, or in writing, to solicit bonding business related to an individual with an outstanding arrest warrant that has not been executed, unless the bail bond surety or agent for a corporate surety has an existing bail bond on the individual;  or(2)  in person or by telephone to solicit bonding business:(A)  that occurs between the hours of 9 p.m. and 9 a.m.;  or(B)  within 24 hours after:(i)  the execution of an arrest warrant on the individual;  or(ii)  an arrest without a warrant on the individual.(c)  This section does not apply to a solicitation or unsolicited contact related to a Class C misdemeanor.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1262, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 942, Sec. 12, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1704.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1704 - Regulation of Bail Bond Sureties|Subchapter D. Licensing Requirements|Section 1704.151. License Required

Sec. 1704.151.  LICENSE REQUIRED.  Except as provided by Section 1704.163, a person may not act as a bail bond surety or as an agent for a corporate surety in the county unless the person holds a license issued under this chapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 942, Sec. 13, eff. June 20, 2003.|