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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the definition of a lock for purposes of the regulation |
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of certain private security companies and occupations. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 1702.002, Occupations Code, is amended |
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by adding Subdivision (13-a) to read as follows: |
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(13-a) "Lock" means a fastening device that: |
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(A) is used to secure, regulate, activate, or |
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control a door, gate, drawer, cabinet, safe, or automobile by means |
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of a mechanical or electric device, including a latch, bolt, key, |
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transmitter, card-reader, keypad, or proximity key fob; and |
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(B) is not monitored by security personnel or |
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services and does not send a signal to which law enforcement or |
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emergency services respond. |
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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, 2013. |