Texas Statutes
Subchapter F. Licensing and Duties of Investigations Companies and Security Services Contractors
Section 1702.1183. Reciprocal Company License for Certain Applicants

Sec. 1702.1183. RECIPROCAL COMPANY LICENSE FOR CERTAIN APPLICANTS. (a) The department may waive any prerequisite to obtaining a company license for an applicant who holds a company license issued by another jurisdiction with which this state has a reciprocity agreement.
(b) The commission may make an agreement, subject to the approval of the governor, with another state to allow for licensing by reciprocity.
(c) The commission shall adopt rules under which the commission may waive any prerequisite to obtaining a company license for, and credit experience for a company license requirement to, an individual who the commission determines has acceptable experience gained during service in a branch of the United States armed forces, including the United States Coast Guard.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.598, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 4.40, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 989 (H.B. 2135), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 5.039, eff. September 1, 2019.

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