Sec. 1702.182.  SECURITY DEPARTMENT OF PRIVATE BUSINESS.  (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.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by: 
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1278 (H.B. 2303), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2005.