Texas Statutes
Subchapter F. Licensing and Duties of Investigations Companies and Security Services Contractors
Section 1702.108. Guard Company

Sec. 1702.108. GUARD COMPANY. A person acts as a guard company for the purposes of this chapter if the person employs an individual described by Section 1702.323(d) or engages in the business of or undertakes to provide a private watchman, guard, or street patrol service on a contractual basis for another person to:
(1) prevent entry, larceny, vandalism, abuse, fire, or trespass on private property;
(2) prevent, observe, or detect unauthorized activity on private property;
(3) control, regulate, or direct the movement of the public, whether by vehicle or otherwise, only to the extent and for the time directly and specifically required to ensure the protection of property;
(4) protect an individual from bodily harm including through the use of a personal protection officer; or
(5) perform a function similar to a function listed in this section.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.588, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Structure Texas Statutes

Texas Statutes

Occupations Code

Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security

Chapter 1702 - Private Security

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

Section 1702.101. Investigations Company License Required

Section 1702.102. Security Services Contractor License Required; Scope of License

Section 1702.1025. Electronic Access Control Device Company License Required; Scope of License

Section 1702.103. Classification and Limitation of Company Licenses

Section 1702.104. Investigations Company

Section 1702.105. Alarm Systems Company

Section 1702.1055. Electronic Access Control Device Company

Section 1702.1056. Locksmith Company

Section 1702.106. Armored Car Company

Section 1702.107. Courier Company

Section 1702.108. Guard Company

Section 1702.110. Application for Company License

Section 1702.112. Form of Company License

Section 1702.113. General Qualifications for Company License or Security Officer Commission

Section 1702.114. Additional Qualifications for Investigations Company License

Section 1702.115. Additional Qualifications for Security Services Contractor License

Section 1702.117. Examination

Section 1702.118. Examination Results

Section 1702.1183. Reciprocal Company License for Certain Applicants

Section 1702.1186. Provisional Company License

Section 1702.122. Temporary Continuation of Company License Holder's Business

Section 1702.123. Insurance; Bond

Section 1702.124. Insurance Requirement

Section 1702.125. Bond Requirement

Section 1702.127. Company License Holder Employees; Records

Section 1702.128. Posting of Company License Required

Section 1702.129. Notice of Certain Changes; Branch Offices

Section 1702.130. Use of Certain Titles, Uniforms, Insignia, or Identifications Prohibited

Section 1702.131. Advertising

Section 1702.132. Reports to Employer or Client

Section 1702.133. Confidentiality; Information Relating to Criminal Offense

Section 1702.134. Company License Holder Exemptions From Certain Local Regulations