37 Tex. Admin. Code § 8.11 - Security of State Office Buildings
(a) The
department is authorized to conduct security surveys of state-owned buildings
to determine the need for security equipment and on-site security personnel. If
it is determined that a need exists, these services may be provided if funding
is available. The regulations detailed in this section will apply to security
devices and personnel.
(1) Video security
systems. In order to meet legal requirements pertaining to chain of custody of
evidence, all video security systems located in public or common access areas
(exterior doors, lobbies, loading docks, etc.) will be under the control of the
department.
(2) Electronic
security access. Electronic security access systems installed on exterior and
interior building doors must be approved by, and in the case of exterior
building doors controlled by the computer security system of the department.
Capitol visitor screening equipment (x-ray machines and metal detector units)
will be under the control of the department.
(3) Security personnel. When a verified need
exists for on-site security personnel in a state-owned building, the department
is authorized to assign its personnel to the location or after receiving a
written request from the chief executive of the agency requesting security
services, the department shall assist with developing a contract with a private
security agency to provide the personnel. In order to ensure fair and equitable
security for all agencies housed in a building, all contracts for private
security personnel in a state building must be approved by the department.
(4) Funding. If the department
does not have funds to provide services or equipment under this section, other
state agencies may enter into interagency contracts to reimburse the department
for such costs.
(b) Any
unattended containers large enough to contain explosive devices are subject to
searches by department security personnel.
(c) The provisions of this section do not
apply to buildings and grounds which fall under the provisions of §
8.1(e) of this
title (relating to General).
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