| TO: | Honorable David Dewhurst, Lieutenant Governor, Senate |
| FROM: | John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board |
| IN RE: | SB949 by Hegar (Relating to the regulation of a private business providing security services by a political subdivision of this state.), As Passed 2nd House |
The bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to the regulation of a private business providing security services by a political subdivision of this state.
The bill would add Occupations Code, Section 1702.184, Local Regulation of Certain Security Services for Private Businesses, which states that political subdivisions of this state may not require a private business to contract with or employ a peace officer to provide security services for the business. The bill states this section does not apply to a requirement that a private business contract with or employ a peace officer to provide security services for a public event or certain private events, conduct a public escort, or direct traffic on a public roadway. The bill states this section does not apply to an order or determination made by a court under Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 125. The bill would take effect immediately if two-thirds of the House of Representatives and Senate members vote to enact the legislation. If it does not receive the vote necessary for immediate impact, the bill would take effect on September 1, 2007.
The Texas Department of Public Safety anticipates no significant fiscal impact from this bill.
| Source Agencies: | 405 Department of Public Safety, 407 Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
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| LBB Staff: | JOB, SD, ES, JRO, GG, LG
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