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Do Texas locksmiths need a license?

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A business may not act as a locksmith company in Texas unless it holds a security services contractor license (Occupations Code 1702.102). (source: Texas Legislature)

DPS issues this as the Class B Security Contractor Company License, which can cover Alarm, Armored Car, Courier, Electronic Access, Guard and Locksmith work. (source: Texas Department of Public Safety)

Each locksmith also needs an individual locksmith license and must be employed by a licensed company (Occupations Code 1702.221). (source: Texas Legislature)

DPS says individuals must be licensed and affiliated with a company or entity licensed by the Department. (source: Texas Department of Public Safety)

What counts as locksmith work

A business acts as a locksmith company if it sells, installs, services or maintains mechanical security devices such as deadbolts and locks, or offers to; advertises using the term "locksmith"; or puts "locksmith" in its name (Occupations Code 1702.1056). (source: Texas Legislature)

A person acts as a locksmith if they sell, install, service or maintain mechanical security devices, or represent to the public that they are a locksmith (Occupations Code 1702.2227). (source: Texas Legislature)

Insurance

A company license requires proof of a general liability insurance policy (Occupations Code 1702.124). (source: Texas Legislature)

DPS must immediately suspend a company license if the company does not keep its required bond and insurance certificate on file (Occupations Code 1702.123). (source: Texas Legislature)

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