Only in Texas...

tlarkin · 07-03-2008, 06:28 PM

Wow, this is getting weird, whats up Texans?

Texas PC Repair Now Requires PI License - News and Analysis by PC Magazine

squirrelbaster · 07-03-2008, 06:31 PM

i in no way understand what pc repair has to do with private investigation? can someone explain?

KGunner · 07-03-2008, 06:33 PM

Probably because there is a lot of private information on a computer now and having to have a PI license weeds out the weirdos and makes people more accountable?

TACAV · 07-03-2008, 06:45 PM

So now those over priced GeekSquad guys can have real badges? :P

tlarkin · 07-03-2008, 07:13 PM

If they required that nation wide I know a lot of contractors that would be very very angry!

Mad Hatter · 07-03-2008, 07:21 PM

Probably alot of PC fixers stealing peoples stuff ?? I would guess..

nathangdad · 07-03-2008, 07:38 PM

stunt under the watch of our George Bush wannabee governor who gets re-elected over and over.

SwedeSteve · 07-03-2008, 07:39 PM

I can still steal your info. They are just chasing their tail on this one !!

DWFan · 07-03-2008, 11:54 PM

This says it all....

"Some of the area's larger companies already employ technicians with PI licenses, a fact which generally doesn't apply to small computer repair shops."

Home PC repair is generally done better and faster and less expensively by small, independant businesses that establish a trust with their customers....something the dealers and larger electronics shops simply can't compete against. It has nothing to do with safe guarding information on your harddrive. Large companies generally have service contracts with the providers of their equipment to begin with.

GlockMeister · 07-04-2008, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KGunner

Probably because there is a lot of private information on a computer now and having to have a PI license weeds out the weirdos and makes people more accountable?

I'd have to agree with this as the only plausible reason.

I suppose, when the computer repair biz slows, they can do some PI work on the side or go to work for the Cheaters show in Texas and tail a few adulterers. lmao

Texan · 07-04-2008, 04:17 PM

When it comes to the government PC repair and information, they don't have a clue. We have a large nuclear bomb facility here and they upgrade their computers on a regular basis. They use to run all their older boxes, minus the hard drives, thru a local auction house. Recently we noticed they started pulling the memory. Questioned them about it and they indicated the minds that be in Washington decided that "sensitive" information had pass thru that memory thus it had to be destroyed. DUH!!!!

Now they are shredding the whole computer...guess "sensitive" information was cooled by the fan...

The IT people at this facility all have FBI clearances. I can see them getting PI certifications.

o~\o

troy2000 · 07-04-2008, 05:53 PM

Ever-loving proof that California doesn't have a monopoly on idiot politicians and laws...anyone want to take bets on who has connections with the guy who introduced this lunacy?

What's next? A PI license for certified public accountants, because of all the confidential info they deal with on a daily basis?

Mike Franklin · 07-04-2008, 06:19 PM

The Texas Department Of Public Safety, Highway Patrol, was given authority over PIs and Security Guards AND THE AUTHORITY TO WRITE REGULATIONS OVER BOTH. They have gone completely crazy. They write stuff up and run out and try to arrest everyone they can. They appointed a guy as a State Trooper, he did not go through their Academy, to oversee Security Guards. The guy has gone nuts, he even arrested 2 retired Sate Troopers!
I'm a Deputy Constable assigned to a School Campus. The Educational Code says I must be a Peace Officer. The school pays the Constable who in turn pays me. DPS decided that since I don't get paid directly by the school I have to wear a Security Guard patch or I'm breaking the law, law that DPS wrote not the State Leg.
This is mostly caused by the PI/Security Industry paying DPS for licenses.
Gee, you pay me so guess who has their hand stuck up DPS' back making the mouth move. The whole thing is a p-i-t-a. Hopefully someone with common sense will step in a straighten things up.

Chris · 07-04-2008, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TACAV

So now those over priced GeekSquad guys can have real badges? :P

Ouch....

In reality, this is for forensics. So if the hard drive needs to be examined this would affect. Since the Geek Squad has their main forensics lab located in Minnesota, this would not affect the local stores.

TXplt · 07-04-2008, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by troy2000

Ever-loving proof that California doesn't have a monopoly on idiot politicians and laws...anyone want to take bets on who has connections with the guy who introduced this lunacy?

What's next? A PI license for certified public accountants, because of all the confidential info they deal with on a daily basis?

There are idiot politicians everywhere. Dumb is dumb, and I never condone this. This is why we need be wary everywhere.

However, at least in TX I can carry my pistols most places (in a car without a permit if I so desire), buy a Taurus Judge (or most other firearms), and use the ammo I like. No waiting period, either.

I like this

troy2000 · 07-04-2008, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXplt

There are idiot politicians everywhere. Dumb is dumb, and I never condone this. This is why we need be wary everywhere.

However, at least in TX I can carry my pistols most places (in a car without a permit if I so desire), buy a Taurus Judge (or most other firearms), and use the ammo I like. No waiting period, either.

I like this

Thank goodness I work on my own computers and don't carry a pistol in Texas; I'd be seriously tempted to use it.

Brother Bob · 07-04-2008, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by troy2000

Thank goodness I work on my own computers and don't carry a pistol in Texas; I'd be seriously tempted to use it.

On who?

07-03-2008, 06:28 PM	#1
tlarkin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,581	Only in Texas... Wow, this is getting weird, whats up Texans? Texas PC Repair Now Requires PI License - News and Analysis by PC Magazine

07-03-2008, 06:31 PM	#2
squirrelbaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,269	i in no way understand what pc repair has to do with private investigation? can someone explain? __________________ "My Shotgun SAYS I AM the POLICE !"--Mooseman684 "I like Turtles!" youtube kid

07-03-2008, 06:33 PM	#3
KGunner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 432	Probably because there is a lot of private information on a computer now and having to have a PI license weeds out the weirdos and makes people more accountable? __________________ Kel-Tec P11 Mossberg 500A Tactical 12 ga. 1947 Mosin Nagant M44 Yugo SKS 59/66

07-03-2008, 06:45 PM	#4
TACAV Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 635	So now those over priced GeekSquad guys can have real badges? :P __________________ Zombies don't hold grudges, discriminate, or negotiate- Neither should you. -The Zen of Zombie-

07-03-2008, 07:38 PM	#7
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,475	As a Texan I find this just another repulsive stunt under the watch of our George Bush wannabee governor who gets re-elected over and over.

07-03-2008, 07:13 PM	#5
tlarkin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,581	If they required that nation wide I know a lot of contractors that would be very very angry!

07-03-2008, 07:21 PM	#6
Mad Hatter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 615	Probably alot of PC fixers stealing peoples stuff ?? I would guess..

07-03-2008, 07:39 PM	#8
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,372 Images: 1	I can still steal your info. They are just chasing their tail on this one !! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

07-03-2008, 11:54 PM	#9
DWFan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N. Texas Posts: 696 Blog Entries: 2	This says it all.... "Some of the area's larger companies already employ technicians with PI licenses, a fact which generally doesn't apply to small computer repair shops." Home PC repair is generally done better and faster and less expensively by small, independant businesses that establish a trust with their customers....something the dealers and larger electronics shops simply can't compete against. It has nothing to do with safe guarding information on your harddrive. Large companies generally have service contracts with the providers of their equipment to begin with. Last edited by DWFan; 07-03-2008 at 11:56 PM.

07-04-2008, 04:17 PM	#11
Texan Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Back home in TEXAS Posts: 85	When it comes to the government PC repair and information, they don't have a clue. We have a large nuclear bomb facility here and they upgrade their computers on a regular basis. They use to run all their older boxes, minus the hard drives, thru a local auction house. Recently we noticed they started pulling the memory. Questioned them about it and they indicated the minds that be in Washington decided that "sensitive" information had pass thru that memory thus it had to be destroyed. DUH!!!! Now they are shredding the whole computer...guess "sensitive" information was cooled by the fan... The IT people at this facility all have FBI clearances. I can see them getting PI certifications. o~\o

07-04-2008, 05:53 PM	#12
troy2000 Resident Armed Liberal Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 9,459 Images: 9	Ever-loving proof that California doesn't have a monopoly on idiot politicians and laws...anyone want to take bets on who has connections with the guy who introduced this lunacy? What's next? A PI license for certified public accountants, because of all the confidential info they deal with on a daily basis? __________________ If a million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing. -Anatole France

07-04-2008, 06:19 PM	#13
Mike Franklin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poteet, Texas Posts: 1,276	The Texas Department Of Public Safety, Highway Patrol, was given authority over PIs and Security Guards AND THE AUTHORITY TO WRITE REGULATIONS OVER BOTH. They have gone completely crazy. They write stuff up and run out and try to arrest everyone they can. They appointed a guy as a State Trooper, he did not go through their Academy, to oversee Security Guards. The guy has gone nuts, he even arrested 2 retired Sate Troopers! I'm a Deputy Constable assigned to a School Campus. The Educational Code says I must be a Peace Officer. The school pays the Constable who in turn pays me. DPS decided that since I don't get paid directly by the school I have to wear a Security Guard patch or I'm breaking the law, law that DPS wrote not the State Leg. This is mostly caused by the PI/Security Industry paying DPS for licenses. Gee, you pay me so guess who has their hand stuck up DPS' back making the mouth move. The whole thing is a p-i-t-a. Hopefully someone with common sense will step in a straighten things up. __________________ Aim real good we're nearly out of ammo. Last edited by Mike Franklin; 07-04-2008 at 06:21 PM.