2017 Texas Statutes
TRANSPORTATION CODE
TITLE 3 - AVIATION
CHAPTER 23 - AIRPORT SECURITY PERSONNEL
TRANSPORTATION CODE
TITLE 3. AVIATION
CHAPTER 23. AIRPORT SECURITY PERSONNEL
Sec. 23.001. ESTABLISHMENT OF AIRPORT SECURITY FORCE. The governing body of a political subdivision that operates an airport served by an air carrier certificated by the Civil Aeronautics Board or the United States Department of Transportation may establish an airport security force and employ airport security personnel.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Sec. 23.002. COMMISSIONING OF EMPLOYEES AS PEACE OFFICERS. (a) The governing body may commission an employee of an airport security force established under this chapter as a peace officer, subject to Subchapter C, Chapter 415, Government Code, if the employee gives an oath and a bond for the faithful performance of the employee's duties as required by the governing body.
(b) The bond described by Subsection (a) must be:
(1) made payable to the political subdivision;
(2) filed with the governing body; and
(3) approved by the governing body.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Sec. 23.003. AUTHORITY OF EMPLOYEES COMMISSIONED AS PEACE OFFICERS. A peace officer commissioned under this chapter has the rights, privileges, and duties of a peace officer only while on property under the control of the airport or acting in the actual course and scope of the person's employment.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
