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Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 78B.001 Definitions
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Sec. 78B.001. DEFINITIONS. 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 …
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 78B.002 Construction of Chapter
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Sec. 78B.002. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This chapter may not be construed to prohibit a first responder from performing a wellness check. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 351 (S.B. 1179), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2023.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 78B.003 Limited Liability For Refusal To Provide Wellness Check
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Sec. 78B.003. LIMITED LIABILITY FOR REFUSAL TO PROVIDE WELLNESS CHECK. (a) A first responder is not required to perform a wellness check. (b) A first responder is not liable for damages incurred from the first responder's refusal to perform a wellness check. (c) A court shall imm…
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 78B.004 Referral To Texas Civil Commitment Office
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Sec. 78B.004. REFERRAL TO TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE. A first responder may refer a person requesting a wellness check to the Texas Civil Commitment Office, which may provide the person with information regarding the current condition of the civilly committed sexually violent …