Sec. 1702.2865. CUSTOMER AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN LOCKSMITH SERVICES. (a) A locksmith company or locksmith may not perform services for a customer who seeks entry to a structure, motor vehicle, or other property unless the customer, in the course of the transaction:
(1) shows the locksmith company or locksmith a government-issued identification; and
(2) provides a signed authorization stating that the customer owns or is otherwise entitled to legal access to the structure, motor vehicle, or other property.
(b) A locksmith company or locksmith is exempt from Subsection (a) if the locksmith is requested to perform services in a case of imminent threat to a person or property.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1102 (H.B. 2243), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.
Renumbered from Occupations Code, Section 1702.286 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 27.001(73), eff. September 1, 2009.
Renumbered from Occupations Code, Section 1702.286 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 4B.16, eff. September 1, 2009.
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