Texas Human Resources Code

§ 242.068 — FIRE PROTECTION ACTIVITIES

HR § 242.068Title 12. JUVENILE JUSTICE SERVICES AND FACILITIES · Part C. SECURE FACILITIES · Ch. 242. OPERATION OF SECURE FACILITIES · Art. B. SECURE FACILITIES; SERVICES

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(a)The department may perform fire protection, fire prevention, and fire suppression activities at department facilities.

(b)The department may prescribe circumstances under which, for the benefit of the public safety and welfare, department employees using department equipment may assist municipal or volunteer fire departments in the performance of fire protection, fire prevention, or fire suppression activities near department facilities.

Legislative history

Transferred, redesignated and amended from Human Resources Code, Subchapter C, Chapter 61 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 653), Sec. 1.007, eff. September 1, 2011.