Welcome
Welcome to the Houston Gulf Coast Alarm Association (HGCAA) web site. The HGCAA was established in 1974. It is comprised mainly of Houston metropolitan area security and fire alarm companies and associated vendors. We are a non-profit organization of security professionals who have joined together to enrich the alarm industry in providing membership training, industry information, and representation in the Texas Legislature, Private Security Bureau, State Fire Marshal’s Office, City of Houston, and other surrounding municipalities.
HGCAA members are dedicated to excellence and professionalism. The HGCAA believes in upholding a high moral and ethical standard for the industry and its members. We also believe in our Code of Ethics and require members to abide by these standards.
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HGCAA Youth Scholarship Program
For Children of First Responders
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City Quicklinks
- City of Houston – Addition of Alarm Company Form
- City of Houston – Burglar Alarm Activation Form
- City of Houston – Commercial Fire Alarm List
- Harris County Notification Alarm Form (can be mailed, faxed to 713-755-4877, or emailed to stacey.tilley@sheriff.hctx.net)
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DPS Required Statement For Training Classes
Criminal Conviction May Disqualify
- Please be advised under the Private Security Act (Occ. Code, Chapter 1702) and Administrative Rule, §35.4 (37 Texas Administrative Code §35.4), a criminal conviction may disqualify you from a registration, commission or license under the Act.
- For a list of disqualifying offenses and the related periods of ineligibility, review §35.4, available on the department’s website at https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/private-security/laws-and-regulations.
- You also have a right to request from the department a criminal history evaluation letter under Occ. Code, §53.102
- Please be advised under the Texas Administrative Code Title 28. Texas Department of Insurance Part 1. Texas Department Of Insurance Chapter 34. State Fire Marshal Subchapter F. Fire Alarm Rules §34.613. – Applications a criminal conviction may disqualify you from a registration or license under the Act.