Sec. 1702.284. ALARM SYSTEMS RECORDS CONFIDENTIAL. (a) Information contained in alarm systems records maintained by a governmental body that concerns the location of an alarm system, the name of the occupant of an alarm system location, or the type of alarm system used is confidential and may be disclosed only to the department, to the alarm company to which the confidential records relate, or as otherwise required by state law or court order.
(b) Information described by Subsection (a) may be used by the governmental body to inform the occupant of:
(1) the governmental body's alarm system response policy and any proposed change to that policy; and
(2) the option of the occupant to contract with a security services provider to respond to the occupant's alarm.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.646, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 232 (H.B. 1784), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 906 (H.B. 2833), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 5.087, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security
Chapter 1702 - Private Security
Subchapter L. General Provisions Applicable to Regulated Persons
Section 1702.282. Criminal History Check
Section 1702.283. Cruelty to Animals
Section 1702.284. Alarm Systems Records Confidential
Section 1702.285. False Representation
Section 1702.286. Duties of Alarm Systems Company
Section 1702.2865. Customer Authorization Required for Certain Locksmith Services
Section 1702.287. Detection Device Control Panels; Minimum Standards
Section 1702.288. Notice of Certain Information to Recipient of Alarm System Services