Texas Occupations Code 2033.018 – Search and Seizure
(a) A person consents to a search for a prohibited device, prohibited substance, or other contraband at a time and location described by Subsection (b) if the person:
(1) accepts a license or other credential issued under this subtitle; or
(2) enters a racetrack under the authority of a license or other credential alleged to have been issued under this subtitle.
(b) A search may be conducted by a commissioned officer of the Department of Public Safety or a peace officer, including a peace officer employed by the commission, at any time and at any location at a racetrack, except a location:
(1) excluded by commission rule from searches under this section; or
(2) provided by a racetrack association under commission rule for private storage of personal items belonging to a license holder entering a racetrack.
Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 2033.018
- 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
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) A person conducting a search under Subsection (b) may seize a prohibited device, prohibited substance, or other contraband discovered during the search.