Sec. 233.093.  PERMIT REQUIRED;  EXCEPTIONS.  (a)  In a county in which the sheriff regulates alarm systems under this subchapter, a person may not use an alarm system without a permit issued in accordance with this subchapter.
(b)  This subchapter does not apply to:
(1)  emergency response systems managed by health care facilities licensed by the Texas Department of Health;  or
(2)  alarm systems installed on:
(A)  a motor vehicle;
(B)  premises occupied by the United States, this state, or the county;  or
(C)  premises located in an incorporated area within the county.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Renumbered from Sec. 237.003 and amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch;  1420, Sec. 12.003(5), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.