Definitions

Sec. 418.351. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Emergency medical services personnel" has the meaning assigned by Section 773.003, Health and Safety Code. (2) "Firefighter" means a firefighter who is a permanent, paid employee or a volunteer of a state agency or the fire department of a political subdivision. (3) "First responder" means emergency medical services personnel or a firefighter. (4) "Peer" means a person who is a first responder or retired first responder. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 708 (H.B. 35), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.