(a) A private investigator or commissioned security
officer executing a capias or an arrest warrant on behalf of a bail
bond surety may not:
(1) enter a residence without the consent of the occupants;
(2) fail to clearly identify themselves, both orally
and by displaying their pocket card, as a private security officer
or private investigator, as applicable, working on behalf of a bail
bond surety;
(3) wear, carry, or display any apparel, uniform, badge,
shield, or other insignia or emblem that gives the impression that
the private investigator or commissioned security officer is a peace
officer;
(4) brandish, point, exhibit, or otherwise display
a firearm at any time, except as otherwise authorized by law or this
chapter;
(5) execute the capias or warrant without written authorization
from the surety; or
(6) notwithstanding Penal Code, §9.51, use deadly
force.
(b) A commissioned security officer executing a capias
or arrest warrant shall:
(1) wear the security officer uniform issued by the
employing company; and
(2) if armed, carry the handgun openly, in a holster.
(c) A private investigator executing a capias or arrest
warrant may not:
(1) wear a uniform or other apparel with the intention
of creating the impression of being a security officer or peace officer;
or
(2) openly carry a handgun, notwithstanding being licensed
under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code or otherwise authorized
under state law to possess a firearm.
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