Texas Administrative Code
TITLE 37	PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 1	TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
CHAPTER 35	PRIVATE SECURITY
SUBCHAPTER A	DEFINITIONS
RULE §35.1	Definitions
The following words or terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meaning, 
unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
  (17) Television camera or still camera system--For purposes of §1702.002(1)(C) of the 
           Texas Occupations Code, a television camera or still camera system refers to any 
           device or system of devices that produces a visual image or series of images that are 
           either recorded, transmitted through an intranet or internet protocol based device, 
           or monitored or viewed by security personnel, for the purposes of private security or 
           surveillance. The phrase does not refer to a television camera or still camera system 
           that is used exclusively:
    (A) for the purpose of viewing and monitoring traffic conditions on public roads;
    (B) to detect motor vehicle violations on public roads;
    (C) for telephone or video conferencing;
    (D) to monitor a manufacturing process;
    (E) for medical purposes, by medical practitioners;
    (F) by a courtroom reporter or videographer for the purposes of recording depositions or 
          testimony; or
    (G) by a licensed private investigator who installs, operates and maintains ownership of the 
           system for the purposes of an ongoing investigation.