H.B. No. 1133
AN ACT
relating to an exemption from the application of the Private
Security Act for volunteer security services provided at certain
places or events.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 1702.333, Occupations Code, is amended
to read as follows:
Sec. 1702.333. [PLACE OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP;] CERTAIN
VOLUNTEERS. (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 [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.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.
______________________________ ______________________________
President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.B. No. 1133 was passed by the House on May 9,
2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 2, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.B. No. 1133 was passed by the Senate on May
24, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: _____________________
Date
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Governor