Section 35.10 - Execution of Capias or Arrest Warrant(a) A private investigator or commissioned security officer executing a capias or an arrest warrant on behalf of a bail bond surety may not: (1) enter a residence without the consent of the occupants;(2) fail to clearly identify themselves, both orally and by displaying their pocket card, as a private security officer or private investigator, as applicable, working on behalf of a bail bond surety;(3) wear, carry, or display any apparel, uniform, badge, shield, or other insignia or emblem that gives the impression that the private investigator or commissioned security officer is a peace officer;(4) brandish, point, exhibit, or otherwise display a firearm at any time, except as otherwise authorized by law or this chapter;(5) execute the capias or warrant without written authorization from the surety; or(6) notwithstanding Penal Code, § 9.51, use deadly force.(b) A commissioned security officer executing a capias or arrest warrant shall: (1) wear the security officer uniform issued by the employing company; and(2) if armed, carry the handgun openly, in a holster.(c) A private investigator executing a capias or arrest warrant may not:(1) wear a uniform or other apparel with the intention of creating the impression of being a security officer or peace officer; or(2) openly carry a handgun, notwithstanding being licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code or otherwise authorized under state law to possess a firearm.37 Tex. Admin. Code § 35.10
The provisions of this §35.10 adopted to be effective May 6, 2014, 39 TexReg 3606; Repealed by Texas Register, Volume 44, Number 51, December 20, 2019, TexReg 8027, eff. 12/29/2019; Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 47, Number 01, January 7, 2022, TexReg 0031, eff. 1/10/2022