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Tex. Occ. Code § 1702.3863

UNAUTHORIZED CONTRACT WITH BAIL BOND SURETY; OFFENSE

Known as the Private Security Act

The act spans §§ 1702–1702 (150 sections).

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.673(a), eff

(a) A person commits an offense if the person contracts with or is employed by a bail bond surety as defined by Chapter 1704 to secure the appearance of a person who has violated Section 38.10, Penal Code, unless the person is:

(1) a peace officer;

(2) an individual licensed as a private investigator; or

(3) a commissioned security officer employed by a licensed guard company.

(b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a state jail felony.

Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.