Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 78B.001 — DEFINITIONS

CP § 78B.001Title 4. LIABILITY IN TORT · Ch. 78B. LIMITED LIABILITY FOR FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS CHECK AT CIVIL COMMITMENT FACILITY

In this chapter:

(1)"First responder" means a law enforcement, fire protection, or emergency medical services employee, volunteer, or agency, including:

(A)a peace officer, as defined by Article 2A.001, Code of Criminal Procedure;

(B)fire protection personnel, as defined by Section 419.021, Government Code;

(C)a volunteer firefighter who is:

(i)certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection or by the State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas; or

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Legislative history

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 204 (H.B. 1620), Sec. 4.003, eff. September 1, 2025.