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Law Enforcement and Legal
Links to sites providing licensing information for the law enforcement and legal professions: Private Security Bureau licensing for alarm salespeople, installers, and monitors; private investigators and private security companies, security services and officers, electronic access control device companies, and guard dog trainers; court reporters; police officers; and a link to the Texas Board of Law Examiners.
Resources
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Administrative Security Person Initial Application
Submit and pay for your application online to the Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau (PSB).
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Alarm Installer Initial Application
Submit and pay for your application online to the Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau (PSB).
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Alarm Salesperson Initial Application
Submit and pay for your application online to the Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau (PSB).
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Alarm System Monitor Initial Application
Submit and pay for your application online to the Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau (PSB).
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Branch Office Manager Initial Application
Submit and pay for your application online to the Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau (PSB).
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Class A Private Investigation Company License Initial Application
Submit and pay for your application online to the Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau (PSB).
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Class B Private Security Services Contractor Company License Initial Application
Submit and pay for your application online to the Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau (PSB).
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Class C Private Investigation/Private Security Services Company License Initial Application
Submit and pay for your application online to the Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau (PSB).
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Class D Electronic Access Control Device Company License Initial Application
Submit and pay for your application online to the Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau (PSB).
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Commissioned Security Officer Initial Application
Submit and pay for your application online to the Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau (PSB).
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Court Reporters
Find frequently asked questions, rules, procedures, and licensing information here.
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Court Reporters License Renewal
The Court Reporters Certification Board now accepts CSR renewal applications over the web. Those licensees who already hold a CSR license in the State of Texas are eligible to renew their CSR license, and make payment using a major credit card. Upon completion of your renewal a printable receipt will be available, and your ID card will be mailed pending all eligibility requirements are met. Currently only CSR licenses can be renewed online. Firm Registrations/Renewals must still be submitted to the board office.
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Electronic Access Control Device Installer Initial Application
Submit and pay for your application online to the Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau (PSB).
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Guard Dog Trainer Initial Application
Submit and pay for your application online to the Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau (PSB).
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Locksmith Initial Application
Submit and pay for your application online to the Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau (PSB).
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Noncommissioned Security Officer Initial Application
Submit and pay for your application online to the Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau (PSB).
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Personal Protection Officer Initial Application
Submit and pay for your application online to the Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau (PSB).
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Police Officers
Through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, find current rules and regulation, required courses, upcoming events, forms and applications, and other law enforcement links.
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Polygraphs Examiners Board
Polygraph Examiners Board establishes and enforces standards of instrumentation, regulations and education in order to license and regulate all persons purporting to be able to detect deception and verify truth of statements.
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Private Security Employee Information Updates
Submit and pay online for updates to active registrations to the Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau (PSB).
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Private Investigator Initial Application
Submit and pay for your application online to the Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau (PSB).
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Private Security Company License Renewal
The Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau will now renew Company Licenses online. The Company must be in good standing with the Texas Comptroller's Office, must have proof of insurance on file with the Bureau, and must have a qualified manager with an active manager registration in order to qualify to renew online.
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Private Security Consultant Initial Application
Submit and pay for your application online to the Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau (PSB).
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Private Security Individual License Renewal
The Texas Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau (PSB) will now renew Licensed Individual Registrants online. Individual Registrations can be renewed by the individual or employer using major credit cards or electronic checks. PSB will accept renewals 60 days prior to license expiration and 1 year after expiration. Continuing education credits must be completed prior to renewal and maintained on file by the company of employment, and are subject to inspection by the Bureau.
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Private Security Instructor Initial Application
Submit and pay for your application online to the Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau (PSB).
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Private Security or Private Investigation Company Manager Only Initial Application
Submit and pay for your application online to the Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau (PSB).
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Private Security or Private Investigation Company Owner/Officer/Partner/Shareholder/Manager/Supervisor Initial Application
Submit and pay for your application online to the Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau (PSB).
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Private Security or Private Investigation Company Supervisor Only Initial Application
Submit and pay for your application online to the Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau (PSB).
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Security Salesperson Initial Application
Submit and pay for your application online to the Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau (PSB).
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Texas Board of Law Examiners
The Board of Law Examiners is the judicial agency responsible for administering the process of determining that applicants seeking to be licensed to practice law in Texas meet the qualifications set by the Supreme Court of Texas.
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Texas Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau
Find links to the Sex Offender's database, missing person resources, continuing education schools and instructors, and more...