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There are also criminal penalties imposed under the statutory provisions of the Act that make the operation of a unlicensed company punishable by a year in jail, a fine of up to $4,000.00, or both on conviction for the first offense.

In Texas, a security guard company falls under the "Private Security Services Contractor" category. This means a security guard company will typically have to apply for a Class B license. A caveat to this would be if the company offers investigation services, which then would require a Class C license.

Class A – Private Investigation Company License. Class B – Security Contractor Company License includes one or more of the following: Alarm, Armored Car, Courier, Electronic Access, Guard, and Locksmith. Class C – Private Investigation and Security Contractor Company License.

The Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau (PSB) regulates the private security industry in the state of Texas. State regulations for this industry include licensing private security companies and registering individuals employed by those licensed companies.

The application process involves submitting your fingerprints for a criminal background check and providing proof of your training and work experience. You will also need to pay an application fee and provide proof of liability insurance. After your application is approved, you will receive your Texas security license.

There are three levels of Security Guards and licenses in Texas and each has unique qualities and requirements with respect to the kind of work they do: Level II — Non-Commissioned Security Guard: ... Level III — Commissioned Security Guard (Or Armed Security Guard) ... Level IV — Personal Protection Officer (Or Bodyguard):

Level IV. The Level IV Training Course (minimum 15 hours) and test is required for all* personal protection officers. This training course must be administered by a licensed Level IV Training School and administered by a licensed Level IV Instructor.