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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A locksmith company or locksmith may not perform services for a customer who seeks entry to a structure, motor vehicle, or other property unless the customer, in the course of the transaction:
(1) shows the locksmith company or locksmith a government-issued identification; and
(2) provides a signed authorization stating that the customer owns or is otherwise entitled to legal access to the structure, motor vehicle, or other property.
(b) A locksmith company or locksmith is exempt from Subsection (a) if the locksmith is requested to perform services in a case of imminent threat to a person or property.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 1702.2865. Customer Authorization Required for Certain Locksmith Services - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/occupations-code/occ-sect-1702-2865/
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