VS-02 · IP Cameras + NVR · TDPS #B31108601
Footage that holds up in court. Not blurry pixels.
TDPS-licensed commercial camera systems that actually capture license plates, faces, and after-dark detail across West Texas.
TDPS LICENSE
#B31108601
Required by Texas law. Most aren't.
RESOLUTION
4K + LPR
Plate-readable at 60 ft
RETENTION
30–90 DAYS
Sized to camera count + activity
WARRANTY
1 YR LABOR
Plus full manufacturer coverage
§ 01 · Reality check
Most security camera installs in Texas are illegal. The fine lands on you, not the installer.
Texas Occupations Code § 1702 requires anyone who installs, services, or monitors security cameras for compensation to hold a TDPS Private Security license. That includes the "camera guy" your neighbor recommended on Facebook. It includes the AV company that threw cameras in as a favor. It almost certainly does not include them.
When TDPS audits, the fine, up to $10,000 per violation, is assessed against the property owner who hired the unlicensed installer, not the installer themselves. We are TDPS-licensed (#B31108601) and we put it on the truck, the contract, and this website because most of our competitors can't.
Beyond the license: a camera system is only worth what it captures. We design systems that produce footage you can actually use. License plates legible at 60 feet. Faces identifiable in low light. Motion captured before the subject is past the door. Not 1080p mush from a 12mm lens pointed at the ceiling.
§ 02 · What it costs to leave it broken
When the cheap kit fails, here's the bill.
- Unrecorded break-in (cheap NVR offline)$8,000+Average inventory plus cash plus repair from a single after-hours retail break-in West Texas reports through 2025. Insurance fights claims without footage.
- Plate unreadable at the gate$0 convictionDA won't file. Defendant walks. Your insurance carrier raises premium next renewal anyway.
- TDPS unlicensed-installer fineUp to $10KPer violation. Levied against the property owner. The installer gets a letter; you get the bill.
- Liability suit without footage$45K+Slip-and-fall, workplace harassment, contested termination, without video, your version is hearsay.
§ 03 · The scope of work
What we install. And why it's different from Best Buy.
- ›Pre-install camera coverage map. Every angle, every blind spot, every entry point on a floor plan
- ›Resolution math: pixels-per-foot calculated for the actual mounting distance, not just "4K = good"
- ›Lens selection per camera. Varifocal, fixed, fisheye, panoramic. Matched to the scene
- ›License-plate-recognition (LPR) cameras with proper lens, IR, and shutter for plate capture at 25–60 ft
- ›Low-light tuning. IR illuminator placement, true WDR, color-night-vision options where useful
- ›NVR sized to retention requirement: 30 days for retail, 90 days for cannabis or banking, custom for oilfield
- ›Cloud or on-prem recording per use case
- ›PoE++ switching with surge protection on every camera run
- ›Cable to TIA-568 spec, terminated and tested with a Fluke. Not crimped with Walmart connectors
- ›Mounted weather-sealed (NEMA 4X) for outdoor. Junction boxes painted to match
- ›Active-deterrence options: speakers, strobes, voice-down on the higher-end product lines
- ›Mobile and desktop access. User accounts with role-based permissions. Audit logs for who viewed what
- ›NDAA-compliant lines available, required for federal contracts, school districts, and most municipal work
§ 05 · Standards & specifications
We follow the spec. Even when no one's checking.
- Resolution baseline
- 4 MP minimum (2688×1520), 4K (8 MP) for LPR plus retail
- Frame rate
- 15 fps standard, 30 fps for LPR plus cash handling
- Compression
- H.265 / H.265+ for storage efficiency
- Low-light
- True WDR ≥ 120 dB, IR ≥ 30m, color-at-night where lighting allows
- PoE
- PoE+ (802.3at) standard, PoE++ (802.3bt) for IR-heavy domes
- Outdoor rating
- IP66/IP67 minimum, IK10 vandal-rated for accessible mounts
- Compliance
- NDAA-compliant lines available. Cyber-secure firmware policy
- Retention
- 30 days standard, 60–90 days for compliance jobs
- RAID
- RAID-5 minimum on on-prem NVR. Hot-swap drives
- Cloud option
- Cloud-managed NVR with on-board edge storage
- Off-site backup
- Last 7–30 days replicated to cloud or vendor backup
- Access
- Browser, iOS, Android. Role-based, audit-logged
- Bandwidth
- Sized so cameras don't choke business traffic. QoS marked
§ 06 · How a project runs
Boring process. Predictable result.
01
Coverage walk
Floor plan plus onsite walk. Mark every angle, blind spot, entry, and asset.
02
Pixel math + design
Per-camera lens, mount height, and PPF target. Reviewed with you.
03
Install + cable test
Every run terminated, tested, certified. Cameras leveled and IP'd.
04
Training + binder
Owner plus manager trained on app. Binder includes warranty, IP map, retention plan.
§ 07 · Where we run this work
Security Cameras installation across West Texas.
- Lubbock, TX
- Midland, TX
- Odessa, TX
- Amarillo, TX
- Abilene, TX
- San Angelo, TX
- Plainview, TX
- Levelland, TX
- Brownfield, TX
- Snyder, TX
- Big Spring, TX
- Hereford, TX
Headquartered in Lubbock. Regional truck in the Permian Basin. Same-day onsite for go-live week and emergency response across our coverage area.
§ 08 · Common questions
Real questions we answer on the jobsite.
- Q.01
Do I really need a TDPS license to install cameras in Texas?
Yes, by law. Texas Occupations Code §1702 requires anyone installing, servicing, or monitoring electronic security devices for compensation to hold a TDPS Private Security license. Penalties for hiring an unlicensed installer fall on the property owner. Our license is #B31108601, verifiable at txdps.state.tx.us. Ask any competitor for theirs in writing. Most can't produce one.
- Q.02
How much does a commercial security camera system cost in West Texas?
Small retail (8–12 cameras + NVR): $7,500–$15,000. Mid-size warehouse or restaurant (16–24 cameras): $18,000–$35,000. Large multi-building or compliance-driven (cannabis, banking): $40,000+. Cloud subscription adds $15–$50/camera/month. Site survey is free and yields a real fixed-price quote.
- Q.03
Cloud cameras or on-prem NVR. Which is right?
Cloud is best for multi-site brands, remote sites, businesses without an IT person, or anyone who hates dealing with a recorder. Higher monthly cost, lower upfront. On-prem is best for high camera counts (>24), 90+ day retention, compliance jobs, or anywhere bandwidth is constrained. Lower monthly cost, higher upfront. We install both. Recommendation depends on your situation.
- Q.04
Will license plate cameras actually read plates?
Yes, if installed correctly. We use purpose-built LPR cameras with lens, shutter, and IR tuned for plate capture, mounted at the right height and angle for the lane geometry. We test with multiple plate styles before sign-off. A 4K dome aimed loosely at a driveway will not read plates reliably no matter what the salesman said.
- Q.05
Can I view the cameras from my phone?
Yes. Every system we install includes mobile and browser access with role-based permissions. Owner sees everything. Managers see what you allow. Loss prevention sees what they need. Audit logs show who viewed which camera and when, important for HR and legal defensibility.
- Q.06
What about NDAA compliance?
We exclusively install NDAA-compliant equipment for federal contracts, school districts receiving federal funds, healthcare providers, and any client in critical infrastructure. For non-restricted clients, we're transparent about what's in scope and let you choose. We default to NDAA-compliant lines so you're never surprised on day one.
- Q.07
What's the warranty on a camera install?
Cameras: 3–5 year manufacturer warranty (varies by line). Cabling and labor: 1 year from us. Cloud-managed systems: hardware refresh included on most subscription plans. If a camera fails in year one, we drive out, swap it, and you don't see a bill.
§ 09 · Related disciplines
We almost never install this in isolation.
AC-03
Access Control
Door events tied to camera footage = a clip auto-bookmarked every time a badge swipes. Investigations go from hours to seconds.
Read spec sheet →
SC-05
Structured Cabling
Every camera is a Cat6a + power run. We pull cable to spec on the same trip, not over-charged after-the-fact.
Read spec sheet →
RF-01
Wi-Fi & Networking
Cameras live on their own VLAN. We design the segmented network and the camera plan as one job.
Read spec sheet →
Next step · Free site survey
Let's walk your building.60 minutes. Free. No pitch.
You leave the call with a real plan for your security cameras project. Heat map, blind-spot diagram, written report. Yours to keep whether you hire us or not.
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