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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the use by a peace officer of the officer's rank or |
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status to advertise or promote certain private businesses. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter K, Chapter 1701, Occupations Code, is |
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amended by adding Section 1701.5025 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 1701.5025. PRIVATE COMMERCIAL USE OF RANK OR STATUS AS |
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OFFICER. (a) An officer may not use the officer's rank or status as |
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an officer, including the title "officer" or "peace officer," to |
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advertise or otherwise promote a private business in which the |
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officer has an ownership interest or of which the officer is a |
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manager, contractor, or employee unless the business is directly |
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related to the profession of law enforcement, including private |
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security, firearms instruction, or another related business as |
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determined by the commission. |
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(b) An officer who violates this section is subject to |
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disciplinary action by the commission. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2013. |