Sec. 418.115. REQUESTING AND PROVIDING MUTUAL AID ASSISTANCE. (a) A request for mutual aid assistance may be submitted verbally or in writing. If a request is submitted verbally, it must be confirmed in writing.
(b) If a request for mutual aid assistance is made to a department or agency of a political subdivision, the chief or highest ranking officer of the department or agency, with the approval and consent of the presiding officer of the governing body of the political subdivision or that officer's designee, may provide the requested assistance in accordance with the policies, ordinances, and procedures established by the governing body of the political subdivision.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 258 (S.B. 11), Sec. 1.07, eff. June 6, 2007.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (H.B. 1471), Sec. 1.07, eff. June 15, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 708 (H.B. 3178), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection
Chapter 418 - Emergency Management
Subchapter E. -1. Texas Statewide Mutual Aid System
Section 418.111. Creation of the Texas Statewide Mutual Aid System
Section 418.112. Administration by Division
Section 418.113. Disaster Districts
Section 418.115. Requesting and Providing Mutual Aid Assistance
Section 418.1151. Assessment of Ability to Render Assistance
Section 418.1152. Supervision and Control
Section 418.1153. Duration of Aid
Section 418.116. Rights and Privileges
Section 418.117. License Portability
Section 418.118. Reimbursement of Costs: State Request or Federal Disaster Declaration
Section 418.1181. Reimbursement of Costs: Request by Local Government Entity