Sec. 23.002. COMMISSIONING OF EMPLOYEES AS PEACE OFFICERS. (a) The governing body may commission an employee of an airport security force established under this chapter as a peace officer, subject to Subchapter C, Chapter 415, Government Code, if the employee gives an oath and a bond for the faithful performance of the employee's duties as required by the governing body.

(b) The bond described by Subsection (a) must be:

(1) made payable to the political subdivision;

(2) filed with the governing body; and

(3) approved by the governing body.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.