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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the authority of a private business to provide security |
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services. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter H, Chapter 1702, Occupations Code, is |
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amended by adding Section 1702.184 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 1702.184. PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES BY PRIVATE |
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BUSINESS. (a) A private business may provide security services to |
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buildings and grounds located on the private business's property. |
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(b) A private business providing security under this |
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section may not be: |
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(1) prohibited from contracting with a commissioned |
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security officer or a security services contractor to provide the |
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security service; or |
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(2) required to contract with a peace officer to |
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provide the security services. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives |
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a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as |
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provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this |
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Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this |
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Act takes effect September 1, 2007. |