Sec. 214.201. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "Alarm system" and "permit" have the meanings assigned by Section 214.191.
(2) "Alarm systems monitor" means a person who acts as an alarm systems company under Section 1702.105, Occupations Code.
(3) "False alarm" means a notification of possible criminal activity reported to law enforcement:
(A) that is based solely on electronic information remotely received by an alarm systems monitor;
(B) that is uncorroborated by eyewitness, video, or photographic evidence that an emergency exists; and
(C) concerning which an agency of the municipality has verified that no emergency exists after an on-site inspection of the location from which the notification originated.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 930 (H.B. 2162), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities
Subtitle A - Municipal Regulatory Authority
Chapter 214 - Municipal Regulation of Housing and Other Structures
Section 214.2015. Applicability
Section 214.202. Categories of Alarm Systems
Section 214.203. Duration of Municipal Permit
Section 214.204. Municipal Permit Fee Generally
Section 214.2055. Multiunit Housing Facilities
Section 214.206. On-Site Inspection Required
Section 214.207. Penalties for False Alarms
Section 214.208. Procedures for Reducing False Alarms
Section 214.209. Exception of Municipality From Alarm System Response
Section 214.2105. Exclusion of Certain Alarm Systems by Owner