Occupations Code § 2033.018

Sec. 2033.018. SEARCH AND SEIZURE. (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: (1) accepts a license or other credential issued under this subtitle; or (2) enters a racetrack under the authority of a license or other credential alleged to have been issued under this subtitle. (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: (1) excluded by commission rule from searches under this section; or (2) provided by a racetrack association under commission rule for private storage of personal items belonging to a license holder entering a racetrack. (c) A person conducting a search under Subsection (b) may seize a prohibited device, prohibited substance, or other contraband discovered during the search. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2019.