Section 1702.184 - Local Regulation of Certain Security Services for Private Businesses(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a political subdivision of this state may not require a private business to contract with or employ a peace officer to provide security services for the business.(b) This section does not apply to: (1) a requirement that a private business contract with or employ a peace officer to: (A) provide security services for a public event;(B) provide security services for a private event held at a public facility that is owned or leased by a political subdivision of this state;(C) conduct a public escort; or(D) direct traffic on a public roadway; or(2) an order or determination made by a court under Chapter 125, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.Tex. Occ. Code § 1702.184
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 408, Sec. 1, eff. 6/15/2007.