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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to an exemption from the application of the Private |
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Security Act for volunteer security services provided at certain |
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places or events. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 1702.333, Occupations Code, is amended |
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to read as follows: |
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Sec. 1702.333. [PLACE OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP;] CERTAIN |
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VOLUNTEERS. (a) In this section, "volunteer security services" |
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means services or activities that are: |
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(1) regulated under this chapter; and |
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(2) provided without compensation or remuneration. |
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(b) This chapter does not apply to a person who is providing |
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volunteer security services on: |
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(1) the premises of a church, synagogue, or other |
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established place of religious worship; or |
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(2) premises where an event sponsored or sanctioned by |
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a public primary or secondary school is taking place. |
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(c) Except as provided by Subsection (d), while [While] |
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providing volunteer security services under Subsection (b), a |
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person may not wear a uniform or badge that: |
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(1) contains the word "security"; or |
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(2) gives the person the appearance of being a peace |
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officer, personal protection officer, or security officer. |
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(d) A peace officer providing volunteer security services |
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under Subsection (b) may: |
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(1) with the consent of the head of the employing or |
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appointing law enforcement agency, wear the uniform of the agency; |
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or |
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(2) wear another uniform or badge that gives the |
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person the appearance of being a peace officer. |
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(e) The reimbursement for or payment of an insurance policy |
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insuring a peace officer who provides volunteer security services |
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under Subsection (b) for civil liability arising from acts |
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occurring while providing those services is not considered |
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compensation or reimbursement. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023. |