{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-2033.018","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Occupations Code § 2033.018","heading":"SEARCH AND SEIZURE.","body":"(a) A person consents to a search for a prohibited device, prohibited substance, or other contraband at a time and location described by Subsection (b) if the person:\n(1) accepts a license or other credential issued under this subtitle; or\n(2) enters a racetrack under the authority of a license or other credential alleged to have been issued under this subtitle.\n(b) A search may be conducted by a commissioned officer of the Department of Public Safety or a peace officer, including a peace officer employed by the commission, at any time and at any location at a racetrack, except a location:\n(1) excluded by commission rule from searches under this section; or\n(2) provided by a racetrack association under commission rule for private storage of personal items belonging to a license holder entering a racetrack.\n(c) A person conducting a search under Subsection (b) may seize a prohibited device, prohibited substance, or other contraband discovered during the search.\nAdded by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.","path":["OCCUPATIONS CODE","TITLE 13. SPORTS, AMUSEMENTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT","SUBTITLE A-1. TEXAS RACING ACT","CHAPTER 2033. CRIMINAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES; DISCIPLINARY POWERS","SUBCHAPTER A. CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND PROCEDURES"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.2033.htm#2033.018","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:31Z","sha256":"f9dc1b66c69ee5fbeebdb4457cf847d0cec49a8166d3d7eb4f32061ce554468b","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-2033.017","next":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-2033.019"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}