About State Patrol Services

State Patrol Services is a private company, not a government agency, a police department or part of the Texas Department of Public Safety. Licensed security guards are private employees, not police officers.

Who it is for

Property managers, business owners, event organizers and homeowners association boards in Houston who need to hire a private security guard company and want a plain explanation first. The guides describe how to define a post, read a quote and compare coverage, and the directory profiles thirteen private security companies with a Houston area office.

Before you hire

Each listing shows a company's address, phone number and the services it offers. A listing does not show a company's license status. Listed businesses are private companies that hold their own Texas DPS licenses, and you should check each one in the DPS license search before hiring.

Who licenses security companies

The Texas Department of Public Safety, not State Patrol Services, licenses security companies and officers in Texas. DPS also takes complaints through its Private Security Bureau contact page. The licensing guide explains the categories, and the private security and the police guide explains who does what in Houston.

Corrections and listings

If a listing is wrong, or a company should be added or removed, write to contact@statepatrolservices.com or use the contact page. In an emergency call 911.