Sec. 1702.169. FIREARM RESTRICTIONS. A commissioned security officer other than a person acting as a personal protection officer may not carry a firearm unless:
(1) the security officer is:
(A) engaged in the performance of duties as a security officer; or
(B) traveling to or from the place of assignment;
(2) the security officer wears a distinctive uniform indicating that the individual is a security officer; and
(3) the firearm is in plain view.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1048 (H.B. 2101), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security
Chapter 1702 - Private Security
Subchapter G. Security Officer Commission Requirements
Section 1702.161. Security Officer Commission Required
Section 1702.162. Employer's Application for Security Officer Commission
Section 1702.163. Qualifications for Security Officer Commission
Section 1702.165. Issuance of Security Officer Commission; Pocket Card
Section 1702.167. Termination of Employment as Commissioned Security Officer; Transfer of Commission
Section 1702.1675. Training Programs
Section 1702.168. Firearm Requirements
Section 1702.1685. Handgun Proficiency Examination
Section 1702.169. Firearm Restrictions