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  1. Under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702, what is the minimum age requirement to obtain a security officer commission?

    Answer: 18 years old

    Texas law requires security officers to be at least 18 years of age to obtain a commission under Chapter 1702.

  2. Which state agency is responsible for regulating private security in Texas?

    Answer: Texas Department of Public Safety

    The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) through its Private Security Bureau regulates all private security activities in Texas.

  3. A security officer who moonlights as a commissioned officer for a second company without proper authorization is violating which requirement?

    Answer: The employer-of-record rule requiring officers to work under a licensed company

    All commissioned security officers must be employed by and work under a licensed security company. Working for an unlicensed entity or without proper oversight violates Chapter 1702.

  4. What does 37 TAC Chapter 35 govern?

    Answer: Private security training and licensing standards

    Title 37 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 35 contains the rules for private security licensing, training curricula, and standards administered by the DPS.

  5. How many hours of Level II security training must a non-commissioned officer complete in Texas?

    Answer: 6 hours

    Texas requires a minimum of 6 hours of Level II (non-commissioned) security officer training before an officer can begin working.

  6. A private security company's license in Texas is valid for how long before renewal is required?

    Answer: 2 years

    Company licenses issued under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702 are valid for two years and must be renewed with the DPS.

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  1. dps.texas.gov — Time limit, eligibility, renewal, score validity, test delivery, exam format, passing score, retake fee, retake policy, score release · verified Nov 2026