1. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a political subdivision of this state may not require a private business to contract with or employ a peace officer to provide security services for the business.

2. (b) This section does not apply to:

   1. (1) a requirement that a private business contract with or employ a peace officer to:

      1. (A) provide security services for a public event;
      2. (B) provide security services for a private event held at a public facility that is owned or leased by a political subdivision of this state;
      3. (C) conduct a public escort; or
      4. (D) direct traffic on a public roadway; or
   2. (2) an order or determination made by a court under Chapter 125, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 408 (S.B. 949), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.