Tex. Occ. Code Section 1702.3705
Prohibition Against Certain Political Subdivisions Acting as Alarm Systems Company

(a)

Except as provided by Subsection (b), a political subdivision may not offer residential alarm system sales, service, installation, or monitoring unless it has been providing monitoring services to residences within the boundaries of the political subdivision as of September 1, 1999. Any fee charged by the political subdivision may not exceed the cost of the monitoring.

(b)

A political subdivision may:

(1)

offer service, installation, or monitoring for property owned by the political subdivision or another political subdivision;

(2)

allow for the response of an alarm or detection device by a law enforcement agency or by a law enforcement officer acting in an official capacity;

(3)

offer monitoring in connection with a criminal investigation; or

(4)

offer monitoring to a financial institution, as defined by Section 59.301 (Definitions), Finance Code, that requests, in writing, that the political subdivision provide monitoring service to the financial institution.

(c)

The limitations of Subsection (a) do not apply to a political subdivision in a county with a population of less than 80,000 or in a political subdivision where monitoring is not otherwise provided or available.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.668(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Source: Section 1702.3705 — Prohibition Against Certain Political Subdivisions Acting as Alarm Systems Company, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.­1702.­htm#1702.­3705 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

1702.001
Short Title 1702.002
Definitions 1702.004
General Scope of Regulation 1702.005
Department of Public Safety 1702.006
Foreign Entity Registration 1702.021
Committee Membership 1702.023
Eligibility of Public Members 1702.024
Membership and Employee Restrictions 1702.025
Terms 1702.026
Officers 1702.027
Grounds for Removal 1702.028
Reimbursement 1702.029
Meetings 1702.031
Duties of Advisory Committee 1702.032
Commission Liaison 1702.041
Chief Administrator 1702.042
Personnel 1702.044
Qualifications and Standards of Conduct Information 1702.061
General Powers and Duties 1702.062
Fees 1702.063
Use of Fines 1702.064
Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding 1702.067
Records 1702.068
Appeal Bond Not Required 1702.084
Public Access to Certain Records of Disciplinary Actions 1702.085
Confidentiality of Records 1702.101
Investigations Company License Required 1702.102
Security Services Contractor License Required 1702.103
Classification and Limitation of Company Licenses 1702.104
Investigations Company 1702.105
Alarm Systems Company 1702.106
Armored Car Company 1702.107
Courier Company 1702.108
Guard Company 1702.110
Application for Company License 1702.112
Form of Company License 1702.113
General Qualifications for Company License or Security Officer Commission 1702.114
Additional Qualifications for Investigations Company License 1702.115
Additional Qualifications for Security Services Contractor License 1702.117
Examination 1702.118
Examination Results 1702.122
Temporary Continuation of Company License Holder’s Business 1702.123
Insurance 1702.124
Insurance Requirement 1702.125
Bond Requirement 1702.127
Company License Holder Employees 1702.128
Posting of Company License Required 1702.129
Notice of Certain Changes 1702.130
Use of Certain Titles, Uniforms, Insignia, or Identifications Prohibited 1702.131
Advertising 1702.132
Reports to Employer or Client 1702.133
Confidentiality 1702.134
Company License Holder Exemptions from Certain Local Regulations 1702.161
Security Officer Commission Required 1702.162
Employer’s Application for Security Officer Commission 1702.163
Qualifications for Security Officer Commission 1702.165
Issuance of Security Officer Commission 1702.167
Termination of Employment as Commissioned Security Officer 1702.168
Firearm Requirements 1702.169
Firearm Restrictions 1702.170
Nonapplicability of Firearm Restrictions 1702.171
Security Officer Commission Records 1702.181
Notice and Registration Required 1702.182
Security Department of Private Business 1702.184
Local Regulation of Certain Security Services for Private Businesses 1702.201
Personal Protection Officer License Required 1702.202
Personal Protection Officer 1702.203
Application for Personal Protection Officer License 1702.204
Personal Protection Officer License 1702.205
Personal Protection Officer Training 1702.206
Limited Authority to Carry Firearms 1702.221
Individual License Required 1702.222
Security Officer 1702.223
Alarm Systems Installer 1702.224
Alarm Systems Monitor 1702.229
Qualifications for Individual License 1702.230
Application for Individual License 1702.232
Pocket Cards 1702.233
Duration of Pocket Cards 1702.234
Transfer of Individual License 1702.235
Preemployment Check for Noncommissioned Security Officers 1702.236
Examination and Training Requirements for Electronic Access Control Device Installers 1702.239
Training Requirements for Alarm Systems Installer 1702.240
Exemptions for Undercover Agent 1702.241
Jurisprudence Examination 1702.282
Criminal History Check 1702.283
Cruelty to Animals 1702.284
Alarm Systems Records Confidential 1702.285
False Representation 1702.286
Duties of Alarm Systems Company 1702.287
Detection Device Control Panels 1702.288
Notice of Certain Information to Recipient of Alarm System Services 1702.289
Inspections 1702.301
Expiration 1702.302
License Renewal 1702.303
Renewal of Expired License by Out-of-state Practitioner 1702.305
Effect of License Renewal on Disciplinary Action 1702.306
Effect of Suspension on License Renewal Requirements 1702.308
Continuing Education 1702.309
Security Officer Commission Renewal 1702.321
Government Employees 1702.322
Law Enforcement Personnel 1702.323
Security Department of Private Business 1702.324
Certain Occupations 1702.325
Common Carriers 1702.326
Medical Alert Services 1702.327
Nonprofit and Civic Organizations 1702.328
Security Systems Sales and Installation 1702.329
Fire Alarm and Detection Sales and Installation 1702.330
Security Personnel of Private Institution of Higher Education 1702.331
Personal Emergency Response Systems 1702.332
Telematics Service Providers 1702.333
Certain Volunteers 1702.361
Denial and Disciplinary Actions 1702.363
Application of Administrative Procedure Act 1702.364
Summary Actions 1702.365
Abduction of Child 1702.367
Complaint Investigation 1702.368
Notification of Conviction for Certain Offenses 1702.369
No Reinstatement After Revocation 1702.370
Effect of Suspension 1702.372
Recusal of Commission Member 1702.381
Civil Penalty 1702.382
Injunction 1702.383
Action for Civil Penalty or Injunction 1702.384
Falsification of Certain Documents 1702.386
Unauthorized Employment 1702.387
Failure to Surrender Certain Documents 1702.388
Violation of Chapter 1702.389
Venue 1702.0635
Restrictions on Certain Rules 1702.0645
Payment of Fees and Fines 1702.1025
Electronic Access Control Device Company License Required 1702.1055
Electronic Access Control Device Company 1702.1056
Locksmith Company 1702.1183
Reciprocal Company License for Certain Applicants 1702.1186
Provisional Company License 1702.1675
Training Programs 1702.1685
Handgun Proficiency Examination 1702.2226
Electronic Access Control Device Installer 1702.2227
Locksmith 1702.2305
Provisional Individual License 1702.2865
Customer Authorization Required for Certain Locksmith Services 1702.3705
Prohibition Against Certain Political Subdivisions Acting as Alarm Systems Company 1702.3835
Deceptive Trade Practice 1702.3841
Insufficient Insurance Coverage 1702.3863
Unauthorized Contract with Bail Bond Surety 1702.3867
Execution of Capias or Arrest Warrant 1702.3875
Impersonating Security Officer 1702.3876
Impersonating Private Investigator
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 1702.3705’s source at texas​.gov