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TX HB3049

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Helen Kerwin

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 421.095 of the Texas Government Code to expand the definition of "first responder" to include animal control officers whose duties include responding rapidly to an emergency

  • Adds animal control officers as a new category (subsection F) alongside existing first responder categories including peace officers, fire protection personnel, volunteer firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, and emergency dispatchers

  • Effective date is September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the designation of animal control officers as first responders.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

3/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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