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
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 1702.118. 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 1702.132. 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