Tex. Occupations Code § 1702.333
CERTAIN VOLUNTEERS
Texas · Texas Occupations Code · Status: effective
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- Tex. Occupations Code § 1702.333, CERTAIN VOLUNTEERS, Texas, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/703170
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(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 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.