Sec. 1702.388. VIOLATION OF CHAPTER; OFFENSE. (a) A person commits an offense if the person violates a provision of this chapter for which a specific criminal penalty is not prescribed.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor, except that the offense is a felony of the third degree if the person has previously been convicted under this chapter of failing to hold a license, certificate of insurance, or commission that the person is required to hold under this chapter.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 4.99, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 5.112, 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