Sec. 1702.3863. UNAUTHORIZED CONTRACT WITH BAIL BOND SURETY; OFFENSE. (a) A person commits an offense if the person contracts with or is employed by a bail bond surety as defined by Chapter 1704 to secure the appearance of a person who has violated Section 38.10, Penal Code, unless the person is:
(1) a peace officer;
(2) an individual licensed as a private investigator; or
(3) a commissioned security officer employed by a licensed guard company.
(b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a state jail felony.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.673(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 4.97, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 5.109, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security
Chapter 1702 - Private Security
Subchapter P. Penalties and Enforcement Provisions
Section 1702.381. Civil Penalty
Section 1702.383. Action for Civil Penalty or Injunction
Section 1702.3835. Deceptive Trade Practice
Section 1702.384. Falsification of Certain Documents; Offense
Section 1702.3841. Insufficient Insurance Coverage; Offense
Section 1702.386. Unauthorized Employment; Offense
Section 1702.3863. Unauthorized Contract With Bail Bond Surety; Offense
Section 1702.3867. Execution of Capias or Arrest Warrant; Offense
Section 1702.387. Failure to Surrender Certain Documents; Offense
Section 1702.3875. Impersonating Security Officer; Offense
Section 1702.3876. Impersonating Private Investigator; Offense