HB 1400 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of impersonating a private investigator.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2886 87-0 (2021)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a company representative for purposes of compliance with the Private Security Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
SB 2018 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of company representatives for certain private security license holders; requiring an occupational license.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1530 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the conditional transfer of the driver licensing program to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the abolition of the Texas Private Security Board, the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other programs administered by the Department of Public Safety; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing and repealing the authorization for fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3112 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the regulation of solicitations of private security companies by political subdivisions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4195 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayneSponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to photographs on certain state-issued identification cards.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 616 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the conditional transfer of the driver licensing program to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the abolition of the Texas Private Security Board, the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other programs administered by the Department of Public Safety; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing and repealing the authorization for fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
See remarks for effective date
SB 1816 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the regulation of solicitations of private security companies by political subdivisions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 514 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain personal protection officers to carry certain weapons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 659 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the employment of a commissioned security officer by a religious organization.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 981 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of handguns by and an exemption from application of the Private Security Act of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at an established place of religious worship.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1777 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to certain authorizations or approvals issued by the Texas Private Security Board.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1778 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the expiration of certain security officer commissions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1781 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the handgun proficiency examination required for a security officer commission.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2430 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to requirements for the use of an insignia or design by guard companies under the Private Security Act.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 3115 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the administration and enforcement of the Private Security Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3431 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to training for peace officers on enforcing the Private Security Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2018 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to guard dog companies and abolishing the regulation of guard dog trainers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2161 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the regulation of certain private security companies and occupations; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2713 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to abolishing the regulation of guard dog trainers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
No action taken in committee
HB 2899 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to restrictions on branch office licenses and employees under the Private Security Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3553 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the definition of peace officer for purposes of intercepting or collecting information in relation to certain communications in an investigation of criminal conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4030 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, TonySponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to applications for and certain information regarding an applicant for registration or endorsement under the Private Security Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 75 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain private security companies and occupations.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 988 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the definition of a lock for purposes of the regulation of certain private security companies and occupations.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
HB 2135 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.
Relating to waivers and grants of credit for the requirements to obtain certain private security licenses to individuals who hold security credentials from the United States armed forces.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3433 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, AllenSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the regulation of certain private security companies and occupations; creating an offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 1867 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the regulation of certain private security companies and occupations.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2528 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to restrictions on private investigators' and security officers' use of vehicles that mimic law enforcement vehicles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
SB 1400 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the regulation of certain private security companies and occupations.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1600 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the registration of peace officers as private security officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 80 82-1 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to restrictions on certain private security companies' use of vehicles that mimic law enforcement vehicles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1491 81-0 (2009)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to exemption from application of the Private Security Act of certain peace officers employed by a law enforcement agency.
House: Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1846 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a person who is entitled to claim a lien on certain assets.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2286 81-0 (2009)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to the regulation of the business of private security.
House: Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2287 81-0 (2009)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to the regulation of investigations companies and the performance of investigative services.
House: Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3147 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to taking or attempting to take a weapon from a commissioned security officer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3508 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for certain private security officers.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 4137 81-0 (2009)
Author: Frost, Stephen
Relating to licensing requirements for persons who sell, install, service, monitor or respond to certain camera systems.
House: Public Safety
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 4282 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to exemptions from the requirement to hold an investigations company license.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
SB 1244 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to the regulation of investigations companies and the performance of investigative services.
House: Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1245 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to the regulation of the business of private security.
House: Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2436 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to exemption from application of the Private Security Act of certain peace officers employed by a law enforcement agency.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1423 80-0 (2007)
Author: Driver, JoeSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to exemption from application of the Private Security Act of certain peace officers employed by a law enforcement agency.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2101 80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, PatSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the authority of a commissioned security officer to carry certain weapons.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2258 80-0 (2007)
Author: Frost, Stephen
Relating to the regulation of a private business providing security services by a political subdivision of this state.
House: Law Enforcement
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2813 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority of investigators employed by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
House: Law Enforcement
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2833 80-0 (2007)
Author: Driver, JoeSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain private security services.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3203 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to regulation of certain private security services.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HR 2863 80-0 (2007)
Author: Driver, Joe
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2833.
Reported enrolled
SB 949 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Frost, Stephen
Relating to the regulation of a private business providing security services by a political subdivision of this state.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1707 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to civil liability for persons performing certain investigative services without a required license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1712 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to exemption from application of the Private Security Act of certain peace officers employed by a sheriff's department.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SR 1180 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2833.
Reported enrolled
HB 246 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the establishment of a special police force or neighborhood police department.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 808 79-0 (2005)
Author: Driver, JoeSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to exempting an accountant from regulation as a private investigator.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1132 79-0 (2005)
Author: Haggerty, PatSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the regulation of and rights of private security personnel.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1393 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the regulation of certain investigators by the Texas Private Security Board.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2725 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the maintenance of a registry of certain voluntarily provided information by the Texas Infrastructure Protection Communications Center.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
HB 3140 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to exemption of certain electronic access control device or alarm system manufacturers or providers from private security regulation.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 568 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to private security and personal emergency response system providers; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 622 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the regulation of certain investigators by the Texas Private Security Board.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1364 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to exemption of certain electronic access control device providers from private security regulation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SCR 42 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the Senate to make technical corrections to S.B. No. 568.
Signed by the Governor
HB 220 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by the Department of Public Safety regarding persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1041 78-0 (2003)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to a peace officer employed in the field of private security.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1220 78-0 (2003)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the establishment of an offense for failing to return to an employer items that may be used to impersonate a security officer.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
HB 1769 78-0 (2003)
Author: Driver, JoeSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to occupations regulated by the Texas Commission on Private Security.
House: Government Reform Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2079 78-0 (2003)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to the regulation of certain activities associated with providing private security.
House: Law Enforcement
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2601 78-0 (2003)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to security personnel at commercial nuclear power plants.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Postponed
SB 885 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the carrying of weapons by peace officers and by special investigators.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 943 78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to an exemption from the private security law for persons who furnish certain information regarding a business or governmental entity.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1252 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to the regulation of certain activities associated with providing private security.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
SB 1517 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Miller, Sid
Relating to authority of security personnel at commercial nuclear power plants.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective immediately
HB 38 78-1 (2003)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to an exemption from the private security law for persons who furnish certain information regarding a business or governmental entity.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 207 77-0 (2001)
Author: Longoria, John | et. al.
Relating to the exemption of certain peace officers from regulation under the Private Security Act.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 232 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hawley, Judy | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the exemption of certain reserve peace officers from regulation under the Private Security Act.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 940 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, PatSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of a criminal offense for impersonating a security officer regulated by the Texas Commission on Private Security.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1386 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the carrying of weapons by peace officers and by special investigators.
House: Public Safety
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1571 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the murder of a commissioned security officer as a capital offense and to the punishments for the offenses of assault and aggravated assault committed against a commissioned security officer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1680 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bosse, Fred | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the regulation of certain extra job coordinators by the Texas Commission on Private Security.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3036 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bosse, FredSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the regulation of certain security personnel.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 615 77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the definition of security services for purposes of the application of the sales tax.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
SB 1024 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to investigations under and enforcement of the law regulating the practice of podiatry.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1222 77-0 (2001)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the regulation of certain extra job coordinators by the Texas Commission on Private Security.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1224 77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Turner, Bob
Relating to occupations regulated by the Texas Commission on Private Security.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1713 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the carrying of weapons by peace officers and by special investigators.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 394 76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, John | et. al.
Relating to the exemption of certain peace officers from provisions of the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 452 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain entities licensed by the Texas State Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies to carry workers' compensation insurance coverage.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 884 76-0 (1999)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the authority of a private investigator or security officer to execute a capias issued after a forfeiture of bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 949 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the application of the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act to reserve peace officers in certain counties.
House: Public Safety
Returned to committee
HB 1752 76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the compensation of certain private investigators and witnesses who are retained by appointed counsel.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1772 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hawley, Judy
Relating to application of the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act to reserve peace officers in certain counties.
House: Public Safety
No action taken in committee
HB 2055 76-0 (1999)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the regulation of bail bondsmen and of private investigators acting on behalf of sureties on bail bonds; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 2153 76-0 (1999)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to an exemption from regulation under the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act for certain peace officers.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 2215 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to criminal history checks for certain applicants under the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act.
House: Public Safety
No action taken in committee
HB 2617 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bosse, Fred | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies as the Texas Commission on Private Security, to the functions performed by that agency, and to certain powers of political subdivisions relating to alarm systems; providing a penalty.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2864 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to criminal history checks for certain applicants under the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 3528 76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the places where certain private investigators may carry a concealed handgun.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 3529 76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the eligibility of a licensed private investigator for a license to carry a concealed handgun.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 3530 76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to providing privacy for certain interviews between licensed private investigators and persons confined in a correctional facility.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3590 76-0 (1999)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to an exception for peace officers from private security consultant registration requirements.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 373 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies; providing a penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 835 76-0 (1999)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to an exemption from regulation under the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act for certain peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1038 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to application of the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act to reserve peace officers in certain counties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1355 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to an exception for peace officers from private security consultant registration requirements.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 246 75-0 (1997)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to the exemption of certain peace officers from provisions of the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 1097 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from regulation under the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act for certain persons.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
SB 405 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to exempting certain reserve peace officers from the application of the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 713 74-0 (1995)
Author: Oakley, KeithSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the regulation of private investigators and private security agencies; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Safety Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2615 74-0 (1995)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the licensing, regulation, and liability of commissioned and noncommissioned security officers and private security agencies; providing a penalty.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 2910 74-0 (1995)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the receipt and use of criminal history information by the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies.
House: Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2958 74-0 (1995)
Author: Carter, BillSponsor: Brown, J.E. | et. al.
Relating to regulation of private investigators and private security agencies; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 432 73-0 (1993)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the revocation, suspension, or denial of a license issued under the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act.
House: Public Safety
Referred to subcommittee
HB 76 72-0 (1991)
Author: Telford, BarrySponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to an exemption from regulation under the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act for certain providers of medical alert services or electronic monitoring services.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 2238 71-0 (1989)
Author: Telford, Barry
Relating to violations of the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 2239 71-0 (1989)
Author: Telford, Barry
Relating to insurance requirements of persons licensed by the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act.
House: Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2240 71-0 (1989)
Author: Telford, BarrySponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to activities regulated under and enforcement of certain provisions of the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act.
House: Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 3033 71-0 (1989)
Author: Arnold, Bill
Relating to the definition of persons required to be licensed by the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act.
House: Public Safety
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 454 70-0 (1987)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to certain weapons training and proficiency requirements for private security officers.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 757 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the activities of private investigators, the protection and custody of children who are subjects of certain court orders, and the creation of the offense of agreeing to abduct a child from custody.
House: Public Safety
Referred to subcommittee
HB 812 70-0 (1987)
Author: Yost, GeraldSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the suspension of certain licenses issued by the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies.
House: Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 888 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hill, PatriciaSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the continuation, powers, and duties of the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies.
House: Government Organization Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1944 70-0 (1987)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to the regulation of certain sellers of burglar alarms under the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act; providing for penalties; adding Section 3A to the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act, as amended (Article 4413(29bb), Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
House: Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 670 69-0 (1985)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to certain exceptions from regulation under the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act.
House: Law Enforcement
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 729 69-0 (1985)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the employment of a private investigator by the State Board of Morticians.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 947 69-0 (1985)
Author: Granoff, Al
Relating to the registration of persons by the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1773 69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the uniforms worn by certain private security guards.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2263 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the activities of private investigators and the protection and custody of children who are the subjects of certain court orders and to the creation of the offense of agreeing to abduct a child from custody.
House: Law Enforcement
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 721 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the regulation of private security officers.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 786 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the employment of a private investigator by the State Board of Morticians.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 922 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to divulgence of information by persons licensed by the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies; proscribing certain practices; giving a private right of action.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Law Enforcement
SB 1206 69-0 (1985)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to the activities of private investigators and the protection and custody of children who are the subjects of certain court orders.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1239 69-0 (1985)
Author: Sharp, JohnSponsor: Keller, Ray
Relating to certain exceptions from regulation under the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act; providing for penalties.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Economic Development
Record vote
HB 112 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to the regulation of persons who detect deception, verify statements, or elicit information through the use of an audio stress detector.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Committee on Law Enforcement
HB 785 68-0 (1983)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to certain fees imposed by the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1033 68-0 (1983)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the registration of alarm systems installers and private security officers.
House: Law Enforcement
See remarks
HB 1301 68-0 (1983)
Author: Burnett, DickSponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to the membership of the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1353 68-0 (1983)
Author: Martinez, Walter
Relating to the authority of certain private investigators to carry a handgun.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Committee on Law Enforcement
HB 1354 68-0 (1983)
Author: Martinez, Walter
Relating to exemptions for the unlawful carrying of a weapon.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Committee on Law Enforcement
HB 1741 68-0 (1983)
Author: Keller, RaySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to advertising regulations under the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1981 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hackney, ClintSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the application of the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act to expert witnesses.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2186 68-0 (1983)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to the use of firearms by private security officers.
House: Law Enforcement
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 50 68-0 (1983)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to certain fees imposed by the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
SB 675 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the registration of private security officers.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
SB 955 68-0 (1983)
Author: Kothmann, Glenn
Relating to exemptions for the unlawful carrying of a weapon.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 956 68-0 (1983)
Author: Kothmann, Glenn
Relating to the authority of certain private investigators to carry a handgun.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 1152 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Keller, Ray
Relating to the use of firearms by and to firearm training of private security officers.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1172 68-0 (1983)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to regulation of private investigators and private security agencies.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 465 67-0 (1981)
Author: Barton, Erwin
Relating to uniforms and vehicle markings of private security officers and to names of licensees under the Private Investigations and Private Security Agencies Act.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 469 67-0 (1981)
Author: Barton, ErwinSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to uniforms and vehicle markings of private security officers and to names of licensees under the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act.
House: State Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 1034 67-0 (1981)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to commissions for security officers of political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1035 67-0 (1981)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to the persons classified as peace officers.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1395 67-0 (1981)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to regulation of private investigators and private security agencies.
House: State Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
SB 545 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, WalterSponsor: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to weapons proficiency of commissioned security officers.
House: Security & Sanctions Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 565 67-0 (1981)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to regulation of private investigators and private security agencies and the disposition and use of funds; providing civil penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 592 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to continuation of the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies and its membership, authority, and duties, its procedures and compensation; providing for the regulation and licensing of certain persons engaged in the business or occupation of conducting investigations or providing security; providing for certain fees; providing enforcement procedures and penalties.
House: Government Organization Senate: State Affairs
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HB 496 66-0 (1979)
Author: Brown, Albert "Al"
Relating to certain administrative, license, and exemption provisions in the law regulating private investigators and private security agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 915 66-0 (1979)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Vale, Bob
Relating to training requirements for private security officers.
House: Security & Sanctions Senate: State Affairs
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HB 916 66-0 (1979)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Vale, Bob
Relating to the development and administration of a psychological and emotional standards examination of an applicant for a private security officers commission and the liability of the state if the applicant files certain legal action.
House: Security & Sanctions Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 917 66-0 (1979)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to uniforms worn by private security officers.
House: Security & Sanctions
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
HB 1186 66-0 (1979)
Author: Allred, Dave
Relating to uniforms and vehicle markings of private security officers and to names of licensees under the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1724 66-0 (1979)
Author: Gilley, Smith
Relating to commissioning investigators and representatives of the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1725 66-0 (1979)
Author: Brown, Albert "Al"Sponsor: Kothmann, Glenn
Relating to administration of the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act, exemptions under that Act, and application of that Act to telecommunication and photographic surveillance for purposes of publication.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1842 66-0 (1979)
Author: Edwards III, Jimmie C.
Relating to regulation of private investigators and private security agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 687 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to exemptions under the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act.
Senate: Economic Development
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 1214 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to weapons proficiency of commissioned security officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 197 65-0 (1977)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to the exemption of certain private security agents from the requirement of carrying liability insurance.
House: State Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1997 65-0 (1977)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to psychological testing of applicants for private security officer commissions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1998 65-0 (1977)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to training requirements for private security officers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1999 65-0 (1977)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to uniforms worn by private security officers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 428 65-0 (1977)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Powers, Pike
Relating to regulation and licensing of certain persons engaged in the business or occupation of conducting investigations or providing security services; providing for fees; defining certain offenses and providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
90 Day Bill
SB 581 65-0 (1977)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the authority of licensed private investigators to serve documents in civil and probate proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Matters
HB 211 64-0 (1975)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to commissioning investigators of the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies as peace officers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 431 64-0 (1975)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act; making the Act applicable to certain persons; relating to the duties and powers of the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies; relating to the suspension or revocation of licenses or registration; prohibiting certain activities; relating to the qualification for licensure or registration; authorizing the commissioning of security officers; relating to training programs; relating to security bonds and liability insurance.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1026 64-0 (1975)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the prohibition of any electronic, mechanical or other devise for bugging, wiretapping or intercepting any telephone or private conversation, statement or communication; the regulation and certification of the use of certain electronic, mechanical or other devises for the purpose of detecting a person's identity or truth or deception; granting certain powers and duties to the Texas Board of Private Detectives, Private Investigators, and Private Security Agencies.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Matters
HB 111 63-0 (1973)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the regulation and licensing by and procedures of the Texas Board of Private Detectives, Private Investigators, and Private Security Agencies and changing the name of that agency to the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies; relating to the privileges of registrants and licensees; relating to disposition of funds collected; providing penalties; amending Paragraph (7), Section 2, Subsection (b), Section 3, Section 4, Section 13, Subsection (b), Section 14, Subsection (3), Section 14(a), Section 33, Section 40, Section 45, Subsection (a), Section 46, Chapter 610, Acts of the 61st Legislature, Regular Session, 1969, as amended (Article 4413 (29bb), Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), and adding Paragraph (10), Section 2, and Section 14A and Section 14B, and repealing Subsections (c), (d), and (e), Section 14, Subsection (f), Section 34, and Section 36; amending Article 484, Penal Code of Texas, 1925; amending Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965, as amended, by adding a new Subsection (12); and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 372 63-0 (1973)
Author: Korioth, A.J. "Al"Sponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the licensure of private investigators and private security agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
SB 768 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hall, RalphSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to amending the Private Detectives, Private Investigators, Private Patrolmen, Private Guards and Managers Act.
HB 270 61-0 (1969)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to creating the Texas Board of Private Detectives, Private Investigators, Private Patrolmen, Private Guards, and Managers under certain circumstances; providing penalties for violation of the Act; providing for severability.
SB 164 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hall, Ralph M.
Relating to creating the Texas Board of Private Detectives, Private Investigators, Private Patrolmen, Private Guards, and Managers under certain circumstances; definitions, licensing, fees, bonds, revocation of licenses, etc.; providing penalties for violation of the Act.
HB 1008 60-0 (1967)
Author: Murphy, Sam H.
Relating to creating the Texas Board of Private Detectives, Private Investigators, Private Patrolmen, Private Guards, and Managers under certain circumstances; providing for licensing; providing penalties for violation of the Act; amending the Penal Code to allow licenses to carry sidearms.
SB 489 60-0 (1967)
Author: Hall, Ralph M.
Relating to creating the Texas Board of Private Detectives, Investigators, Patrolmen, and Guards; allowing licensees to carry firearms; providing penalties for violation of the Act.
HB 687 56-0 (1959)
Author: Whitfield, Jr., Joseph Charles "Whit"
Relating to regulating the business of persons who for any consideration whatsoever engage in business as private investigators, guards or patrolmen, or insurance adjusters.
HB 456 55-0 (1957)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Relating to prohibiting any person employed as a private or confidential investigator from determining or attempting to determine the attendance or number of paid admissions at any motion picture or theatre without first displaying to the owner or manager of such theatre his license, credentials or authority as such investigator; providing penalties.
SB 155 53-0 (1953)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to creating an agency for the licensing and regulation of private detectives, investigators, patrolmen, guards and watchmen in this State; providing a penalty for the violation of the Act.
HB 169 52-0 (1951)
Author: Bryan, Sr., Jack C.
Relating to creating the Private Protecting Examining Board; defining its purposes and powers; regulating its activities and the activities of its members, agents, and employees; authorizing the issuing of licenses to applicants therefor, and regulating the activities of such licenses; containing a severability clause.
HB 139 51-0 (1949)
Author: Reed, William Otey
Relating to creating a Private Detective, Investigator, Patrolman, Guard, and Watchman's License Act.
HB 616 50-0 (1947)
Author: Moore, III, Charles B.
Relating to creating a board known as Investigators Licensing Board; providing for issuance of license for private detectives, private investigators and nightwatchmen; providing a saving clause.
HB 175 43-0 (1933)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to authorizing the creation of corporations under the general corporation laws for the purpose of forming and operating a general detective agency to do a general detective business, to employ and furnish persons to make investigations and reports, and to furnish guards or watchmen to protect industrial plants, business institutions and residential property.
SB 50 23-0 (1893)
Relating to preventing the employment of any armed force of detectives, or other persons, who are not residents of this State, by any person, firm, or corporation in this State.
