Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
OCCUPATIONS CODE |
Title 10. OCCUPATIONS RELATED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY |
Chapter 1702. PRIVATE SECURITY |
Subchapter G. SECURITY OFFICER COMMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
Sec. 1702.168. FIREARM REQUIREMENTS
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(a) In addition to the requirements of Section 1702.163(a), the board by rule shall establish other qualifications for individuals who are employed in positions requiring the carrying of firearms. The qualifications may include:
(1) physical and mental standards;
(2) standards of good moral character; and
(3) other requirements that relate to the competency and reliability of individuals to carry firearms.
(b) The board shall prescribe appropriate forms and adopt rules by which evidence is presented that the requirements are fulfilled.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.618, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 , Sec. 4.53, eff. September 1, 2009.