Texas Security & Surveillance, Inc.

What Texas Security & Surveillance, Inc. does

Texas Security & Surveillance, Inc. (TSS) is a privately held, Texas-based provider of integrated residential and commercial security solutions, founded in 2010 and operating out of Round Rock with a UL-certified, TMA Five Diamond 24/7 monitoring center in Irving. The company delivers smart alarm systems, HD video surveillance, fire and carbon monoxide detection, access control, and home/energy automation through an Alarm.com-powered platform, with capabilities exposed via a mobile app, Alexa and Google Home voice integration, and an AI-driven Insights Engine that surfaces anomaly alerts and automates household scenes. Its customer base of more than 15,000 residential and commercial clients is served via a multi-channel go-to-market that combines direct inside sales, on-site field sales for commercial accounts (e.g., Ferrari of Austin, Chuy's, Pflugerville ISD), and structured partner channels including a Builders Program, a Realtor Lead Program paying $100 per closed referral, and a Military & First Responder discount program.

The business model blends recurring monthly monitoring subscriptions (starting at $14.95/month, marketed as 50% below national competitors) with one-time equipment sales and professional installation, smart-home device attach, and ongoing maintenance/service revenue. Residential offerings are packaged into three tiers (TexasBRONZE, TexasSILVER, TexasGOLD) bundling hardware, cellular communicators, Z-wave automation, and a lifetime warranty, with $0-down financing and a 90-day money-back guarantee. Commercial offerings carry a three-year product warranty and a best-price guarantee, supported by a State of Texas Alarm License (Class B) covering alarm systems and electronic access control. Marketing is executed primarily through the company's website and blog, paid search and social (Google Ads, Meta), email newsletters, and partner referrals, with positioning built around local Texas identity, certified (non-subcontracted) technicians, and the 'Texans Protecting Texans' brand promise.

Name

Texas Security & Surveillance, Inc.

Legal name

Texas Security & Surveillance Inc

Website

https://texassecurity.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Texas Security & Surveillance is a privately held Texas-based provider of residential and commercial security systems, 24/7 UL-certified monitoring, video surveillance, access control, and Alarm.com-powered home automation, serving 15,000+ customers via subscription monitoring and equipment sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security & Surveillance Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Home Security Automation & Integration (Monitored) (HSAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential CCTV & Door/Perimeter Surveillance Packages (HSAHACAH), Professional Monitoring (Burglar/Intrusion) (HSAHAAAA), Residential Security System Installation (Wired/Wireless) (HSAHABAA), Video Surveillance (CCTV) Monitoring Services (HSAHAAAE)

Keywords

• Residential security systems
• Commercial video surveillance
• Alarm monitoring services
• Access control solutions
• Home automation security

Headquarters

HQ city

Round Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Recurring Monitoring Services: Monthly monitoring fees for security systems. Rates start at $14.95/month with a 50% savings guarantee compared to national competitors. Monitoring covers burglary, fire, carbon monoxide, and medical emergencies.
2. Equipment Sales and Installation: One-time sale and professional installation of security equipment including alarm panels, cameras, sensors, and smart home devices. $0 down options available. Equipment covered under Lifetime Warranty on qualifying plans.
3. Home Automation Integration: Sale and installation of smart home devices including thermostats, locks, lighting controls, and automated blinds integrated into the security platform.
4. Professional Services: Service, repair, and maintenance for security systems including systems installed by other providers. Priority service for commercial clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Texas Security & Surveillance (TSS) sells, installs, and monitors residential and commercial security systems across Texas, including smart alarm panels, HD video surveillance, access control, fire/CO detection, and Alarm.com-powered home automation. Core revenue is generated through recurring 24/7 UL-certified monitoring subscriptions and professional installation of security and smart-home equipment, supplemented by repair/maintenance services for systems regardless of original installer.

Product overview

Texas Security & Surveillance (TSS) offers a unified security and smart home ecosystem organized into three main solution areas: Residential Solutions, Commercial Solutions, and Special Programs. The core platform is powered by Alarm.com, providing centralized control across all products. Residential offerings include Smart Alarm Systems, Security Cameras, Fire & Carbon Monoxide Detection, and Home Automation, available through three tiered protection plans (TexasBRONZE℠, TexasSILVER℠, TexasGOLD℠) with 24/7 UL-certified monitoring. Commercial solutions encompass Business Alarm Systems, HD Video Surveillance (IP/HD-CCTV), Access Control, Energy Management, and Monitoring & Maintenance services. Special Programs include Builders, Realtor Lead, Current Offers, and Military/First Responder discount programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% cost savings on monitoring compared to national competitors
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustry partner providing cutting-edge security technology solutions. TSS partners with Honeywell for advanced alarm systems and security equipment integration.
• Alarm.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary smart home automation platform powering TSS's home automation solutions, including Alarm.com mobile app for smartphone control, smart reminders, geo-services, and AI Insights Engine.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ADT: Largest professionally monitored security provider in North America. ADT competes directly with TSS in residential and commercial monitored security, serving as the benchmark national competitor in TSS's '50% more affordable' positioning.

Direct peers

• SimpliSafe: DIY home security provider competing for the same residential customers as TSS, with professionally monitored optional add-on. Represents the self-install model that pressures traditional installers like TSS.
• Frontpoint Home Security: Wireless, app-driven home security provider with optional professional monitoring. Comparable to TSS's residential offerings in target customer and price-sensitive positioning.
• Brinks Home: Direct-to-consumer monitored home security provider offering professionally installed alarm systems with monthly monitoring contracts — comparable product/market to TSS, with similar tiered equipment and monitoring pricing.
• Vivint Smart Home: National smart-home security provider offering professionally monitored alarm, video, and home automation services — directly comparable to TSS's Alarm.com-powered residential offering, though at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Alder Security: Smaller, growth-stage monitored home security provider with simple-install touchscreen panels and monthly monitoring — overlapping customer segment and product category with TSS.

Regional players

• Vector Security: Regional monitored-security provider serving residential and commercial customers across the eastern US with custom installations and 24/7 monitoring — comparable model to TSS at slightly larger scale.
• Ackerman Security: Regional security company serving the Southeast US with monitored residential and commercial security. Similar business model, scale, and customer base to TSS.
• Guardian Protection: Residential and commercial security provider offering professionally installed, monitored systems with smart-home integration. Comparable offering and customer profile to TSS.
• CPI Security: Regional security provider in the Southeast US offering custom-installed residential and commercial security with in-house monitoring — highly comparable business model to TSS though in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/texas-security-surveillance

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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