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Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 1702.333. Certain Volunteers

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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.

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