Section 1702.333 - Certain Volunteers(a) In this section, "volunteer security services" means services or activities that are: (1) regulated under this chapter; and (2) provided without compensation or remuneration. (b) This chapter does not apply to a person who is providing volunteer security services on: (1) the premises of a church, synagogue, or other established place of religious worship; or (2) premises where an event sponsored or sanctioned by a public primary or secondary school is taking place. (c) Except as provided by Subsection (d), while providing volunteer security services under Subsection (b), a person may not wear a uniform or badge that: (1) contains the word "security"; or (2) gives the person the appearance of being a peace officer, personal protection officer, or security officer. (d) A peace officer providing volunteer security services under Subsection (b) may: (1) with the consent of the head of the employing or appointing law enforcement agency, wear the uniform of the agency; or (2) wear another uniform or badge that gives the person the appearance of being a peace officer. (e) The reimbursement for or payment of an insurance policy insuring a peace officer who provides volunteer security services under Subsection (b) for civil liability arising from acts occurring while providing those services is not considered compensation or reimbursement. Tex. Occ. Code § 1702.333
Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 812,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2023.Added by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 967,Sec. 11.001, eff. 9/1/2017.