Local Regulation of Certain Security Services For Private Businesses

Sec. 1702.184. LOCAL REGULATION OF CERTAIN SECURITY SERVICES FOR PRIVATE BUSINESSES. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a political subdivision of this state may not require a private business to contract with or employ a peace officer to provide security services for the business. (b) This section does not apply to: (1) a requirement that a private business contract with or employ a peace officer to: (A) provide security services for a public event; (B) provide security services for a private event held at a public facility that is owned or leased by a political subdivision of this state; (C) conduct a public escort; or (D) direct traffic on a public roadway; or (2) an order or determination made by a court under Chapter 125, Civil Practice and Remedies Code. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 408 (S.B. 949), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007. SUBCHAPTER I. PERSONAL PROTECTION OFFICER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS