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Experience includes working for the largest security company in the world and having started 2 alarm companies ourselves, plus more than 13 years working with individuals and companies to get and maintain a state security license.
We have successfully helped more than 30 individuals and companies acquire their Texas security license.
Texas Alarm Licensing
Your One Stop Source For Security Contractor Licenses In Texas
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Texas Alarm Licensing
Your One Stop Source For Security Contractor Licenses In Texas
Our Services
State Licensing
We can take you from application to license issue in as little as 30 days and provide a Company Representative if you need to hire one.We have been helping others with licensing for 13 years and are confident we can help you.
Audit Compliance
The state can and will do complete compliance audits on a regular basis. If you are found not to be in compliance you can be subject to serious fines and or loss of your license. We can help insure compliance and can even help existing companies who have an audit scheduled and would like a review of procedures prior to meeting with an auditor.
Business Consulting
If you are thinking of selling your company, looking for a dealer program or someone to buy some of your accounts or just need to talk to an experienced industry professional, we can help. Give us a call.
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Frequently asked questions
It's the law.
Failure to comply can result in criminal, civil and fraud charges. Criminal charges are usually at the Class A Misdemeanor level and civil fines can range up to $10,000 per violation, per day. In addition a separate Administrative penalty of $10,000 can be assessed. Unlicensed work for a consumer is considered evidence of guilt under the Deceptive Trade Practices law and allows the consumer to file charges against your company.
It's serious and it's the law.
You need two years of consecutive licensed experience to be eligible to take the manager exam.
If you do not have the experience to take the test, you are allowed to hire a Company Representative who has the experience and has passed the exam. That will allow you to file for a company license and begin earning money. You can then obtain the 2 years experience necessary to be eligible for the managers test. It will take about 30 days from initial application to license issue.
Yes.
Section 1702.002, para (1) (C) defines "a television camera or still camera system that records or archives images of a property or individuals in a public or private area of a residence of business; or, is monitored by security personnel or services" as a part of an alarm system. If you sell, service, install or monitor alarm equipment or provide security services you MUST be licensed.
A Felony conviction of any level in the past 10 years, a Class A Misdemeanor conviction in the last 5 years, a Class B Misdemeanor conviction in the past 2 years or being behind on court ordered child support or student loans. The time periods are counted from the date of conviction.
Fees can change, but as of 2024, the license application is $412, plus approximately $81.50 for an owner application and criminal background check. Annual liability insurance runs around $1200-1500 a year.
For more detailed answers, contact Collin Trimble at collin@txalarmlicense.com.
Texas alarm companies are regulated by the Texas Department of Public Safety, Regulatory Division, Private Security Program. Governed by a board, rules are reviewed and may be amended four times a year.
The state legislature can and does amend laws that impact this program every other year.
Copies of the statutes and rules are published on the state website at www.dps.texas.gov/rsd/psb
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