Sec. 773.141. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "Emergency call" means a telephone call or other similar communication from a member of the public, as part of a 9-1-1 system or otherwise, made to obtain emergency medical services.
(2) "Emergency medical services call taker" means a person who, as a volunteer or employee of a public agency, as that term is defined by Section 771.001, receives emergency calls.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1411, Sec. 19.10, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1563, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 773 - Emergency Medical Services
Subchapter F. Medical Information Provided by Certain Emergency Medical Services Call Takers
Section 773.142. Application of Subchapter
Section 773.143. Provision of Medical Information
Section 773.144. Training Programs
Section 773.145. Medical Information