Text of section added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1324, Sec. 2
For text of section as added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 258, Sec. 2, see other Sec. 771.0751
Sec. 771.0751. USE OF REVENUE IN CERTAIN COUNTIES. (a) This section applies only to the use of fees and surcharges collected under this subchapter in the county that has the highest population within a region subject to this subchapter.
(b) In addition to use authorized or required by Section 771.072(e) or (f), 771.073(e), or 771.075, fees and surcharges collected under this subchapter may be used for any costs considered necessary by the commission and attributable to:
(1) designing a 9-1-1 system; or
(2) obtaining and maintaining equipment and personnel necessary to establish and operate:
(A) a public safety answering point and related operations; or
(B) other related answering points and operations.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1324, Sec. 2, eff. June 20, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 771 - State Administration of Emergency Communications
Subchapter D. Financing State Emergency Communications
Section 771.071. Emergency Service Fee
Section 771.0711. Emergency Service Fee for Wireless Telecommunications Connections
Section 771.0712. Prepaid 9-1-1 Emergency Service Fee
Section 771.0713. Next Generation 9-1-1 Service Fund
Section 771.072. Equalization Surcharge
Section 771.0725. Establishment of Rates for Fees
Section 771.073. Collection of Fees and Surcharges
Section 771.0735. Sourcing of Charges for Mobile Telecommunications Services
Section 771.075. Use of Revenue
Section 771.0751. Use of Revenue in Certain Counties
Section 771.0751. Use of Revenue in Certain Counties
Section 771.077. Collection of Fees and Surcharges