Firearm Restrictions

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.