Texas Private Security Bureau (TPSB)
a Division of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
5805 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, Texas   78752-4422

New Improved Website - www.txdps.state.tx.us/psb/

Effective 2/1/04 TCPS Becomes Texas Private Security Bureau
Click to See House Bill 28

OFFICE NUMBER:   512-424-7710 E-MAIL:   privatesecurityboard@txdps.state.tx.us
LICENSE DIVISION FAX  512-424-7726
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION FAX           512-424-7729
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FAX                                   512-424-7728
TPSB Criminal Investigation Division
Austin Criminal Investigation Division fax:     512-424-7729    EMail:   Investigation@tcps.state.tx.us
MAILING ADDRESSES
Any correspondence sent by overnight or express carriers, such as UPS or FEDEX should be addressed to: Texas Private Security Bureau, 5805 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas   78752-4422
Correspondence containing checks or money orders should be sent to:
Texas Private Security Bureau, P.O. Box 15999 Austin, Texas   78761-5999
General correspondence NOT containing checks or money orders should be sent to:
Texas Private Security Bureau, P.O. Box 4087 Austin, Texas   78773-0001

Update on Meeting with TCPS Concerning HF 1769 Courtesy of the Energy Security Council
TCPS - Commission Rule 426.15 - Security Consultants Notice document
FTC - Information Brokers Settlement FTC Charges
Private investigators who operate in the State of Texas, in conjunction with Federal Regulations, Laws, and Legislation.
New TCPS Registration Forms
April 22, 2003 letter from Mike Crocker, CPP, ASIS Houston Chairperson, and Mike Mallon, ASIS Houston TCPS Multi-Organization Taskforce Committee Chairperson, to the Texas Legislature expressing concerns about the "fiscal challenges" facing the Texas Commission on Private Security.
Click to view.

March 10, 2003 TCPS Renewal Notice Letter from Mr. Larry Washington, Chief, License Division.
Click to view.

March 5, 2003 e-mail letter from Cliff Grumbles, Executive Director of Texas Commission on Private Security, to Michael Crocker, CPP, Chairman ASIS Houston Chapter, concerning the recent changes at TCPS. Click to view.