Relating to the use of metal or body armor while committing certain offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.

Contracts

• Security Vendor MSAs: Immediately amend Master Service Agreements with third-party security firms. Insert a warranty clause stating that *all* personnel deployed with body armor must hold a current, valid commission under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702.
• Indemnification: Expand indemnification to cover legal defense costs arising from criminal investigations into vendor personnel where the vendor failed to maintain proper licensure, triggering HB108 enhancements.

Hiring/Training

• In-House Security Audit: Review all proprietary security (bouncers, loss prevention, in-house guards). If they wear vests but are not licensed as Commissioned Security Officers or Personal Protection Officers, they do not qualify for the exemption. You must either license them or remove their armor.
• Zero-Tolerance Policy: Implement a policy that prohibits issuing body armor to any employee with a pending, suspended, or expired license.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Daily Rosters: Shift logs must now include the specific license/commission number of every armor-wearing employee next to their name.
• Digital Wallets: Maintain real-time digital copies of DPS-issued pocket cards. In a use-of-force incident, you must be able to prove the employee's "exempt status" to law enforcement immediately to avoid enhanced charging decisions.

Fees & Costs

• No Direct Fee Changes: The bill does not impose new state fees.
• Insurance Review: Review General Liability policies. If an employee is charged with an enhanced felony (e.g., Aggravated Assault becomes a higher degree felony due to armor), insurers may more aggressively apply "Criminal Acts" exclusions to deny coverage.