What type of incident must always be reported to the Texas Department of Public Safety?

The requirement to report any criminal conviction related to a licensee to the Texas Department of Public Safety is grounded in the regulatory framework governing security personnel. Licensees are expected to maintain a standard of professionalism and integrity, and criminal convictions can have a significant impact on their eligibility to hold a security license. Reporting these incidents ensures that the department can uphold public safety and monitor the conduct of individuals working within the security industry.

This emphasis on accountability helps maintain the integrity of the security profession in Texas, as criminal behavior can affect judgments and duty performance. The law mandates that licensees disclose such information to allow for an appropriate assessment of their fitness for duty and compliance with established standards.

In contrast, minor traffic violations, accidental injuries on site, and verbal warnings by law enforcement do not carry the same immediate implications for a licensee's fitness or legitimacy in a regulatory sense and therefore do not require mandatory reporting. Each of these incidents might be relevant in other contexts but doesn't fall under the serious standards that necessitate reporting to the Department of Public Safety.