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HOUSTON TEXAS LTC RANGE PROFICIENCY ONLY COST IS $50.00 INCLUDES GUN RANGE ENTRY FEE.

This course is for those students looking to complete their Texas Handgun licensing. This is the safety/range portion ONLY after a student completes the online classroom portion of the Texas LTC...

Eligibility for Training Programs

Eligibility for Training Programs On September 1, 2017, House Bill 1508 (85th Leg., Reg. Sess.) becomes effective. This bill places requirements on entities offering educational training programs that prepare an individual for an initial occupational license. This includes level III and level IV training schools, as well as guard companies that offer in-house level II training. These training providers must notify each enrollee of the following: The potential ineligibility of an individual who has been convicted of a criminal offense; The department’s current eligibility guidelines (the board’s administrative rules) issued under Occupations Code, Section 53.025; Any other state or local restriction or guideline used by the department to determine the eligibility of an individual who has been convicted of an offense; and The right to request a criminal history evaluation under Occupations Code Section 53.102. Pursuant to HB 1508, if an individual is denied an occupational license based on their criminal history and the training provider failed to provide the individual the above information, the training provider will be required to refund the amount of any tuition paid and corresponding application and examination fees. ​ “Please be advised under the Private Security Act (Occ. Code Chapter 1702) and Administrative Rule 35.4 (37 Tex. Admin. Code 1), a criminal conviction may disqualify you from a registration, commission or license under the Act. You may wish to review Rule 35.4’s list of disqualifying offenses and the related periods of ineligibility, available on the department’s website. You also have a right to request from the department a criminal history evaluation letter under Occupations Code Section 53.102.”

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FINGERPRINT INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEXAS GUARD CARD

Fingerprinting Instructions: Due to measures related to the Coronavirus, it may be difficult to schedule a fingerprint appointment at some Identogo locations. Please visit www.identogo.com or call Identogo at 888-467-2080 for the latest information. Pursuant to Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702, DPS must conduct a fingerprint based FBI Criminal History background check for new and renewal Private Security License applications including owners and company representatives. Private Security applicants are required to submit fingerprints to DPS as part of a substantially complete application per TAC §35.21. Fingerprints must be submitted electronically with IdentoGO, unless the applicant qualifies for the Alternative Fingerprint Process. Submit application and payment via TOPS Within 1 hour you will receive an email from IdentoGO to schedule your fingerprint appointment. Please check your spam/junk folder if you do not see the email in your inbox The email will contain a link and your UE ID number. Click the link Click the box "UE ID / Date of Birth" (if not already selected) Enter your online receipt/trace number (example: 405P*******) Enter the remaining required fields as prompted Search for and select an enrollment center Select a date and time for your appointment Ensure you take your identification documents to your appointment.

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*Carrying of Rifles by Commissioned Security or Personal Protection Officers in the State of Texas*

Carrying of Rifles by Commissioned Security or Personal Protection Officers Texas Occupation Code 1702.168 requires The Department adopt rules establishing qualifications for individuals required to carry firearms as an aspect of their employment duties.

Title 37 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Part 1, Chapter 35.7 provides that a commissioned security or personal protection officer may only carry a firearm of a recognized category and for which he or she has received approved training. There are currently only three categories recognized by rule: semi-automatic handguns non-semi-automatic handguns (revolver) shotguns Currently, only handgun and shotgun qualification courses are approved (37 TAC, Part 1 35.145 and 35.146).

Rifles By Department rule rifles are not an authorized category of firearm, nor is there an approved training curriculum for commissioned security and personal protection officers to become certified.

Individuals found to be in violation of carrying a rifle in the course of their duties may be subject to administrative fines of up to $500 for the first offense, with subsequent offenses ranging in a fine of up to $1,000, suspension or potentially revocation of their license.

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"IMPERSONATING A SECURITY OFFICER IN TEXAS"

Updated: September 1, 2019

Sec. 1702.3875. Impersonating Security Officer; Offense (a) A person commits an offense if the person: Impersonates a commissioned or noncommissioned security officer with the intent to induce another to submit to the person's pretended authority or to rely on the person's pretended acts of a security officer; or Knowingly purports to exercise any function that requires licensing as a noncommissioned security officer or a security officer commission.

"RESERVE OFFICERS UNIFORM AS A SECURITY GUARD IN TEXAS."

Reserve Officers’ Uniforms June 27, 2006 On June 8, 2006, the Attorney General issued its opinion on the question of whether a reserve peace officer may wear his or her official uniform and display the insignia of an official law enforcement agency while working as a private security guard. The Attorney General’s opinion is that Section 1702.130 of the Occupations Code prohibits the wearing of such a uniform under such circumstances. Following the issuance of that opinion, we were asked whether a reserve officer can wear a uniform that shows no identifying agency, but that indicates that the wearer is a “peace officer.” The use of the phrase “peace officer” is prohibited. Section 1702.130 specifically prohibits the use of a uniform or insignia that gives the impression that the wearer is connected with the federal or state government, or with a political subdivision of a state government. Article 2.12 of the Code of Criminal Procedure provides a list of those who are “peace officers,” and all of those listed are connected with state or local governments. Section 1702.130 provides that non-exempt police officers generally are prohibited from wearing their police uniforms while performing off-duty security services for anyone other than their employing law enforcement agency.

"NON LETHAL WEAPONS"

Non-lethal Weapons (Club, Pepper Spray, Tasers) Updated September 1, 2019 The carrying of a club: Penal Code Section 46.03 prohibits the carrying of a club in numerous specific places, and provides limited defenses relating to the premises of a racetrack or the secured area of an airport (see sub. (d) and (h), respectively). There is no certification specific to the carrying of clubs. The carrying of a chemical dispensing device is prohibited by Penal Code Section 46.05. Subsection (f) of Section 46.05 provides a defense to prosecution for security officers who have received training on the use of a chemical dispensing device that is either (1), provided by TCOLE or (2), approved by the Private Security Board. The Private Security Board has approved training on the use of a chemical dispensing device when administered to a security officer who has successfully completed the board approved Level III training. The carrying of a Taser or similar weapon is not expressly prohibited under Texas law. Neither the Private Security Act nor the related administrative rules address the carrying of such a weapon by a security officer. There is no certification for the use of such weapons. .

SCHOOL DISTRICT PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS

School District Employment of Private Security Guards August 31, 2006 This question concerns to the requirement of Section 37.081 of the Texas Education Code that only peace officers commissioned by a school district provide armed security services for the district, and the common practice of some districts of hiring private security officers, who are commissioned by the department but who are not peace officers, to provide armed security for the schools. The latter arrangement is a contractual matter between the school district and the guards. The legality of the arrangement is a matter properly addressed to a private attorney, and perhaps the district attorney. The issue raised does not implicate Chapter 1702 or the authority of the department. A Governmental Letter of Authority issued by the department to the school district does not authorize the district to engage in otherwise illegal activity, nor does it reflect a judgment on the part of the department regarding the legality of any particular employment arrangement involving security officers.

"PEACE OFFICERS'S EXTRA EMPLOYMENT AS PERSONAL PROTECTION OFFICERS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS"

Peace Officers’ Extra-Employment as Personal Protection Officers March 15, 2006 The question was asked whether full-time peace officers must be licensed by the department in order to accept extra-employment as Personal Protection Officers. The department is of the opinion that peace officers who meet the conditions of Section 1702.322, and who are, therefore, exempt from the licensing requirements of the statute, do not need to be licensed in order to perform the services of a Personal Protection Officer. Under certain circumstances, Section 1702.322 exempts full-time peace officers from the Act. Of specific relevance to this question is the condition that the peace officers perform services as “a patrolman, guard, extra job coordinator, or watchman ….” §1702.322(1) (emphasis added). An individual performs the services of a “guard” when he or she is employed to (among other things) “protect an individual from bodily harm including through the use of a personal protection officer.” §1702.108(4) (emphasis added). Thus, the provision of personal protection services by a full-time peace officer is within the scope of Section 1702.322’s exemption. This interpretation is supported by the intent of Section 1702.322. The terms ‘guard,’ ‘watchman,’ and ‘patrolman’ are general references to activities for which peace officers are already trained, thus making licensing superfluous. The training requirements for Personal Protection Officers, as described in Section 1702.204, are exceeded by the current TCLEOSE requirements for peace officer training. Therefore, the purpose of the statute, i.e., the protection of the public safety, is served by this interpretation.

"CHURCH VOLUNTEER SECURITY PATROL IN THE STATE OF TEXAS"

Church Volunteer Security Patrol Updated September 1, 2019 Senate Bill 2065 (85th Leg., R.S.) exempts a person from the requirement to be licensed under the Private Security Act (Occ. Code Chap. 1702) when providing volunteer security services on the premises of a church, synagogue, or other established place of religious worship. The individuals providing such services may not wear a uniform or otherwise give the impression that they are peace officers, personal protection officers, or security officers. Should the individuals wear a uniform or any apparel containing the word "security", or any other items or apparel that gives the impression they are security officers or personal protection officers, they would be subject to the licensing requirements of the Private Security Act.

"PRIVATE SECURITY LICENSES LICENSED TO CARRY A HANDGUN IN THE STATE OF TEXAS"

Private Security Licensees Licensed to Carry a Handgun Updated September 1, 2019 The question has been asked whether private security licensees who also hold licenses to carry handguns (LTCs) may carry firearms while providing regulated services. The Private Security Act addresses the carrying of firearms by security officers, and limits the carrying of firearms to those security officers who hold a license as a commissioned security officer or as a personal protection officer. See Texas Occupations Code §1702.161; §1702.206. Non-commissioned security officers are prohibited from carrying a firearm while on duty. See §1702.161(b). The License to Carry a Handgun Statute, Texas Government Code Chapter 411, Subchapter H, expressly provides the license does not exempt a security officer from the duty to comply with Chapter 1702 or the Texas Penal Code. See Texas Government Code §411.200. A security officer who holds an LTC must comply with the above provisions while on duty. This means that while on duty, a non-commissioned security officer cannot possess a handgun. The statute does not regulate the possession of firearms by those who are not employed as security officers. The possession of firearms by locksmiths, alarm installers or private investigators, for example, is regulated by Texas Penal Code Chapter 46, not the Private Security Act. Those licensees who are licensed to carry a handgun under Texas Government Code Chapter 411, Subchapter H, and who do not provide security or personal protection services, are subject to the limitations and prohibitions applicable to LTC holders, generally if they choose to carry handguns while performing the regulated services for which they are registered.

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Employment Requirements...

RULE § 35.2 EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS (a) Individuals licensed by the department to perform a regulated service may only perform such services for companies licensed under the Act. A person may not contract directly with a client to perform a regulated service unless licensed by the department as a company under the Act. (b) The employment relationship between a licensed company and its individually licensed or commissioned employees must be such that the licensee's commercial liability insurance policy provides the statutorily required coverage for claims arising from the regulated services provided on behalf of the licensee by its employees. The failure to maintain and provide current documentation of such coverage is a violation of the Act.

TEXAS OCCUPATION CODE 1702. 381 Civil Penalty

TEXAS OCCUPATION CODE1702.381 Civil Penalty (a) A person who is not licensed under this chapter, who does not have a license application pending, and who violates this chapter may be assessed a civil penalty to be paid to the state not to exceed $10,000 for each violation. (b) A person who contracts with or employs a person who is required to hold a license or security officer commission under this chapter knowing that the person does not hold the required license or commission or who otherwise, at the time of contract or employment, is in violation of this chapter may be assessed a civil penalty to be paid to the state in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for each violation. (c) A civil penalty under this section may be assessed against a person on proof that the person has received at least 30 days’ notice of the requirements of this section.

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TEXAS OCCUPATION 1702.386 Unauthorized Employment; Offense (a) A person commits an offense if the person contracts with or employs a person who is required to hold a license or commission under this chapter knowing that the person does not hold the required license or commission or who otherwise, at the time of contract or employment, is in violation of this chapter. (b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor.

TEXAS SECURITY GUARD COMPANY EMPLOYEE RECORDS CHECKLIST FOR COMPLIANCE.

Texas Administrative Code 35.111. Employee Records. Licensees and security departments of private businesses or political subdivisions registered with the department shall keep records of all employees licensed or commissioned under the Act. Any record required to be maintained under this chapter may be maintained in electronic form, so long as it is readily retrievable and presented to department personnel upon request. The employee records detailed in this section shall be maintained for a period of two (2) years from the last date of employment: (1) Full name, date of employment, position, and most recent residential address of the employee; (2) Social security number; (3) Last date of employment; (4) Date and place of birth; (5) One photograph; (6) The results of any drug tests; (7) Documentation of a pre-employment check if required under §35.3 of this title (relating to Individual License Applicant Pre-employment Check); (8) All continuing education certificates or other proof of continuing education credits earned by the employee while employed by the private business or political subdivision, excluding commissioned security officer or personal protection officer training or proficiency certificates; and (9) The current duty assignments and duty stations of any security officers.

CAN YOU WORK IMMEDIATELY AS A SECURITY GUARD IN TEXAS-

Working Prior to Licensure Pursuant to Occ. Code Section 1702.230: If 48 hours have passed since the submission of a substantially complete application in accordance with TAC §35.21 (including fees and electronic fingerprints), and the employee status appears as 'Not Licensed or Incomplete Application' or does not appear in the online search, the applicant may be employed in an unarmed capacity if the employer conducts a background check on the applicant including a review of the DPS Criminal History and Sex Offender databases and confirmation that the applicant is not ineligible for licensure. The employer must maintain a record of the background check. Per TAC §35.3 in cases where the employee does appear in the online search with a status of Licensed or Substantially Complete Application within 48 hours, employment in an unarmed capacity is permitted following a background check on the applicant. A commercially available criminal history background check (as an alternative to the DPS database) is acceptable in this case. Again, if DPS has not provided the notice within 48 hours, the background check must include a review of the DPS Criminal History database. If notice has been provided prior to 48 hours, the criminal history background check can be conducted through a commercially available database. In either case the DPS Sex Offender Registry must be reviewed. Commissioned security and personal protection officers: Please note that the above provisions do not allow for employment in an armed capacity prior to licensure.

Not current See Administrative Rule §35 141...

Not current - See Administrative Rule §35.141 Firearm Proficiency Commissioned security officers shall submit a firearms proficiency certificate along with the renewal application. Commissioned security officers and personal protection officers shall complete six (6) hours of continuing education. This training course must be administered by a licensed Level III Training School and taught by a licensed Level III Instructor. The demonstration of firearm proficiency must be completed within 90 days of the renewal application date. *Certain Peace Officers may be exempt per TAC 35.141(b)

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