(a) A security department acts as the security department of a private business if it:
(1) has as its general purpose the protection and security of its own property and grounds; and
(2) does not offer or provide security services to another person.
(b) For purposes of this subchapter, a hospital licensed under Chapter 241 or 577, Health and Safety Code, may provide security services to:
(1) buildings, grounds, and tenants located on the hospital’s property or campus, regardless of who owns the building; and
(2) a parent entity or member entity of the hospital or hospital corporation, or an affiliated entity or business with whom the hospital shares common ownership or control.

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Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 1702.182

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005