TRANSPORTATION CODE

CHAPTER 23. AIRPORT SECURITY PERSONNEL


	§ 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, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.                    


	§ 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, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.                    


	§ 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, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.