83R2528 SLB-F
By: Fletcher, et al. H.B. No. 988
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the definition of a lock for purposes of the regulation
of certain private security companies and occupations.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 1702.002, Occupations Code, is amended
by adding Subdivision (13-a) to read as follows:
(13-a) "Lock" means a fastening device that:
(A) is used to secure, regulate, activate, or
control a door, gate, drawer, cabinet, safe, or automobile by means
of a mechanical or electric device, including a latch, bolt, key,
transmitter, card-reader, keypad, or proximity key fob; and
(B) is not monitored by security personnel or
services and does not send a signal to which law enforcement or
emergency services respond.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2013.