Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 352.114
Lockbox Requirements

(a)

Each vehicular gate to the gated community or multi-unit housing project must have a lockbox within sight of the gate and in close proximity outside the gate. The lockbox at all times must contain a key, card, or code to open the gate or a key switch or cable mechanism that overrides the key, card, or code that normally opens the gate and allows the gate to be opened manually.

(b)

If there are one or more pedestrian gates, at least one pedestrian gate must have a lockbox within sight of the gate and in close proximity outside the gate. The lockbox at all times must contain a key, card, code, key switch, or cable mechanism to open the gate.

(c)

If different pedestrian gates are operated by different keys, cards, or codes, the lockbox must contain:

(1)

each key, card, or code, properly labeled for its respective gate; or

(2)

a single master key, card, or code or a key switch or cable mechanism that will open every gate.

(d)

Access to a lockbox required by this section shall be limited to a person or agency providing fire-fighting or emergency medical services or law enforcement for the county.

(e)

If a gate is powered by electricity, it must be possible to open the gate without a key, card, code, or key switch if the gate loses electrical power.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 111, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 681 (S.B. 200), Sec. 5, eff. June 17, 2005.

Source: Section 352.114 — Lockbox Requirements, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.­352.­htm#352.­114 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

352.001
Fire Protection of County Residents 352.002
Use of Surplus or Salvage Property by Volunteer Fire Department 352.003
Fire Protection in Certain Counties 352.004
Agency 352.005
Contractual Provision of Fire-fighting Equipment or Services 352.006
Sale of Used Fire Protection or Fire-fighting Equipment to Certain Volunteer Fire Departments 352.011
Creation of Office 352.012
Qualifications for Office 352.013
Investigation of Fires 352.014
Record of Investigation 352.015
Arson Investigation 352.016
Inspection or Review of Plan for Fire or Life Safety Hazards 352.017
Privacy of Examinations 352.018
Effect on Civil Actions 352.019
Cooperation with Other Fire Protection Agencies 352.020
Liability 352.021
Contempt of Fire Investigation Proceedings 352.022
Penalty for Failure to Comply with Order 352.023
Exemption 352.051
Regulation of Restricted Fireworks 352.081
Regulation of Outdoor Burning 352.082
Outdoor Burning of Household Refuse in Certain Residential Areas 352.111
Gated Community or Housing Project Subject to Subchapter 352.112
Definitions 352.113
County Authority to Regulate Vehicular or Pedestrian Gates to Gated Communities and Multi-unit Housing Projects 352.114
Lockbox Requirements 352.115
Additional Accessibility Requirements 352.116
Building Identification 352.117
County Authority to Require Permit 352.118
Suspension or Revocation of License 352.119
Limitation on Specific County Standards 352.120
Offense 352.0165
Inspection of Group Homes in Certain Counties 352.1145
Siren-operated Sensor Systems for Electric Gates
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 352.114’s source at texas​.gov