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The Greater Houston Locksmiths Association, Inc.
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BY LAW CHANGES Voted On and Passed May 2009 Meeting |
BY LAW CHANGES PLEASE MAKE NOTE AND ADD TO YOUR EXISTING BY-LAWS BOOKS
#1: ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION MUST BE LICENSED AND/OR REGISTERED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITY ACT/TEXAS OCCUPATIONS CODE HB1702.1056 UNLESS OTHERWISE EXEMPTED BY PROVISIONS LISTED IN THE CODE. ALL MEMBERS MUST MAINTAIN ACTIVE LICENSE AND/OR REGISTRATION DURING MEMBERSHIP. ANY MEMBER OR PROSEPECTIVE MEMBER NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MANDATORY PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN TEXAS OCCUPATIONS CODE HB1702.1056 WILL BE GIVEN SIXTY (60) DAYS TO BE INCOMPLIANCE OR MEMBERSHIP WILL BE TERMINATED OR DENIED.
#2: CHANGES STIPULATIONS OF ARTICLE VIII PAGE 5/6; SECTION 2: LIFE MEMBER. LIFE MEMBERSHIPS MAY BE AWARDED BY THE BOARD TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN REGULAR MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING FOR AT LEAST TEN (10 YEARS AND HAVE REACHED THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE (65). LIFE MEMBERS HAVE ALL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF REGULAR MEMBERS EXCEPT THAT THEY ARE EXEMPT FROM PAYMENT OF DUES.
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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE 512 - 424 - 2080 . TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY PSB BOARD MEETING |
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Watch for the next Public Safety Commission next regularly-scheduled meeting. Notifications will be sent to all members who wish to attend. 6100 GUADALUPE - BUILDING E Michael A. Kelley, Legislative Liaison |
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SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION |
Legislature of the continuing need for a state agency to exist. It works by setting a date on which an agency will be abolished unless legislation is passed to continue its functions, which creates an opportunity for the Legislature to examine each agency and make fundamental changes to its mission or operation. Agencies are typically reviewed every 12 years, and about 20-30 agencies go through the Sunset process each legislative session. The Sunset process is guided by the Sunset Advisory Commission, a 12-member body of legislators and public members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Assisting the Commission is a staff whose reports provide an assessment of an agency's programs, giving the Legislature the information needed to draw conclusions about the agencies under review. During the 200708 interim, 27 state agencies are scheduled for review including: * Texas Department of Insurance |
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TEXAS SALES TAX
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Tax Code Section 151.0075 defines a taxable security service as a service for which a license is required under Section 1702.101 or 1702.102 of the Occupations Code. The Private Security Bureau (PSB) of the Department of Public Safety administers those sections of the Occupations Code and determines their meaning, as well as who must have a license under those provisions, effectively determining the taxability of certain types of work.
Charges for Opening Locked Vehicles:
The 2005 Legislature enacted HB 2243, which amended the definition of locksmith company in Occupations Code 1702.1056(a)(1), to include a person who services mechanical security devices, including deadbolts and locks. The 2007 Legislature enacted HB 2833 which amended Occupations Code 1702.102(a)(1) to state that a locksmith company is required to be licensed. This requirement becomes effective starting with new and renewal registrations filed on and after January 1, 2008.SALES TAX Tax Code Section 151.0075 defines a taxable security service as a service for which a license is required under Section 1702.101 or 1702.102 of the Occupations Code. The Private Security Bureau (PSB) of the Department of Public Safety administers those sections of the Occupations Code and determines their meaning, as well as who must have a license under those provisions, effectively determining the taxability of certain types of work. Next page is a discussion of one service and whether they qualify as taxable security services. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO The 2005 Legislature enacted HB 2243, which amended the definition of locksmith company in Occupations Code 1702.1056(a)(1), to include a person who services mechanical security devices, including deadbolts and locks. The 2007 Legislature enacted HB 2833 which amended Occupations Code 1702.102(a)(1) to state that a locksmith company is required to be licensed. This requirement becomes effective starting with new and renewal registrations filed on and after January 1, 2008. Does this mean that a locksmith now needs to charge tax for unlocking a motor vehicle? What about a towing company that provides the service of unlocking a motor vehicle? The use of a slim-jim or similar tool to open a vehicle at the request of the owner or operator is frequently called "lockout service." Under Occupations Code 1702.1056(a)(1)" a person acts as a locksmith company...if the person sells, installs, services, or maintains mechanical security devices, including deadbolts, and locks." This provision does not include lockout service, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety's Private Security Bureau Web page in a discussion of HB 2243. Therefore, charges for lockout service are not taxable security services. And, since lockout services are not specifically identified in the list of taxable services under Tax Code Section 151.0101, they are not taxable services regardless of whether provided by a locksmith, towing company, roadside assistance, motor club or some other person. |
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GHLA DOMAIN INFORMATION
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GHLA has renewed the domain name registration of: www.houstonlocksmiths.org for a period of five years. Members, please add to your business cards, ads, and stationary. Webmasters: Link to GHLA
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