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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the use of certain lighting equipment on security |
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patrol vehicles. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 547.305, Transportation Code, is amended |
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by adding Subsections (e-1) and (e-2) and amending Subsection (f) |
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to read as follows: |
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(e-1) A security patrol vehicle may only be equipped with |
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green, amber, or white lights. |
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(e-2) A motor vehicle is equipped with a lamp or |
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illuminating device under this section regardless of whether the |
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lamp or illuminating device is: |
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(1) attached to the motor vehicle temporarily or |
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permanently; or |
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(2) activated. |
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(f) In this section: |
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(1) "Security patrol vehicle" means a motor vehicle |
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being used for the purpose of providing security services by: |
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(A) a guard company described by Section |
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1702.108, Occupations Code; or |
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(B) a security officer as defined by Section |
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1702.002, Occupations Code. |
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(2) "Tow ["tow] truck" means a motor vehicle or |
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mechanical device that is adapted or used to tow, winch, or move a |
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disabled vehicle. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2018. |