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Member Resources

Resources & Reference

Everything you need — regulatory links, investigative tools, and NTPIA governance documents — in one place.

State & Regulatory

State & Regulatory Links

Official Texas government portals and statutes governing the private investigation profession.

Texas DPS — Private Security Bureau

The official portal for the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau. Verify licenses, access rules, and manage your PSB account.

Visit DPS-PSB Portal

DPS-PSB License Lookup

Search and verify the license status of any Texas-licensed private investigator, security officer, or private security company.

Search Licenses

TALCB — License Search

Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board license search tool. Useful for cross-referencing professional credentials in real estate and appraisal matters.

Search TALCB Licenses

Texas Occupations Code — Chapter 1702

The primary statute governing private investigators and security services in Texas. Chapter 1702 of the Texas Occupations Code defines licensing requirements and professional standards.

Read Chapter 1702

Texas Statutes — Full Code

Access the complete Texas Statutes and Codes through the official Texas Legislature Online portal, including administrative rules and regulations.

Browse Texas Statutes

Texas Secretary of State — Business Search

Search business entity filings, registered agents, and corporate records through the Texas Secretary of State's official SOSDirect portal.

Search Business Entities

Investigative Tools

Investigative Tools & Public Records

Public record portals, court repositories, and county databases commonly used in professional investigations.

Texas Courts Online — Case Search

Search civil and criminal case records across Texas courts through the official Texas Judicial Branch case management portal.

Search Court Records

Dallas County District Clerk

Access civil, criminal, and family court records for Dallas County through the District Clerk's online portal.

Dallas County Records

Tarrant County District Clerk

Search court filings, judgments, and case records for Tarrant County through the official District Clerk's online system.

Tarrant County Records

Collin County District Clerk

Access court records, civil filings, and case information for Collin County through the District Clerk's online portal.

Collin County Records

PACER — Federal Court Records

Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) provides access to U.S. federal appellate, district, and bankruptcy court documents.

Access PACER

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

Official TxDMV portal for vehicle registration, title records, and dealer information. Access requires proper DPPA authorization.

Visit TxDMV

Texas DSHS — Vital Statistics

Access birth, death, marriage, and divorce records through the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Unit.

Vital Statistics Records

USPS ZIP Code Lookup

Official United States Postal Service address and ZIP code lookup tool, useful for address verification in investigations.

Verify Addresses

Governance Documents

NTPIA Governance Documents

Download official NTPIA documents including the Association Bylaws, Code of Ethics, and continuing education forms.

Governance

NTPIA Association Bylaws

The governing document that establishes the structure, rules, and procedures of the North Texas Private Investigators Association.

Download Bylaws (PDF)
Ethics

NTPIA Code of Ethics

The full NTPIA Professional Code of Ethics and Conduct, outlining the 11 standards of professional behavior required of all members.

Download Ethics Code (PDF)
Education

CE Credit Application Form

Continuing education credit application form for NTPIA-approved courses. Submit to the Board after completing qualifying CE activities.

Download CE Form (PDF)
Education

CE Course Approval Request

Form for instructors and organizations seeking NTPIA approval for continuing education courses under Texas DPS-PSB School No. Y00131.

Download Approval Form (PDF)
Membership

Membership Application

Official NTPIA membership application form for new members seeking to join the Association.

Download Application (PDF)
Governance

Member Complaint Form

Written complaint form for submitting ethics or conduct concerns to the NTPIA Board of Directors for formal review.

Download Complaint Form (PDF)

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