Who here knows Texas security law well??

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I attend a small university in Texas and I know for a fact that the security force used is not licensed by anybody. I could not find anything in the law that pertains particularly to security of a private institution. Does Texas allow officers to operate in-house without a license or is this against the law? I am curious as I was asked to join their force and am hesitant until I can get clarification. Anyone who can direct me to that part of the law, or knows for sure, would be greatly appreciated...

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[UtahProtectionForce Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close UtahProtectionForce]

im not sure but i know texas has Commisoned and noncomisoned s/os from what i have read.

[Black Caesar Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Black Caesar]

I attend a small university in Texas and I know for a fact that the security force used is not licensed by anybody. I could not find anything in the law that pertains particularly to security of a private institution. Does Texas allow officers to operate in-house without a license or is this against the law? I am curious as I was asked to join their force and am hesitant until I can get clarification. Anyone who can direct me to that part of the law, or knows for sure, would be greatly appreciated...

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Texas Occupations code section regarding Letter's of Authority

Texas Education code regarding private institution peace officers

Private Security board website

If you want to you can PM me the specific university and I'll find out what I can.

[Chuck Williams Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chuck Williams]

Do they drive vehicles? If so, they have to have their license number on the vehicle.

I don't really think any university would open themselves up to serious legal action like this.

[Lawson Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Lawson]

Do they drive vehicles? If so, they have to have their license number on the vehicle.

I dont know the Texas law, but here, proprietary security (employed by the protected party, not a 3rd party company) does not require any type of licensing. If this is the same case in TX, they wouldnt have a license number to put on the vehicles.

[txinvestigator Member Find all posts View Profile Close txinvestigator]

Texas Occupations code section regarding Letter's of Authority

Texas Education code regarding private institution peace officers

Private Security board website

If you want to you can PM me the specific university and I'll find out what I can.

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[N. A. Corbier Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close N. A. Corbier]

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BC wins, and the second I read the question I thought about private university police.

[SecTrainer Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close SecTrainer]

BC wins, and the second I read the question I thought about private university police.

The second I read the question I was going to recommend that the OP get in touch with BC! He's our resident expert on such matters.