Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 772.312
Transmitting Requests for Emergency Aid

(a)

A 9-1-1 system established under this subchapter must be capable of transmitting requests for fire-fighting, law enforcement, ambulance, and medical services to a public safety agency or agencies that provide the requested service at the place from which the call originates. A 9-1-1 system may also provide for transmitting requests for other emergency services such as poison control, suicide prevention, and civil defense.

(b)

A public safety answering point may transmit emergency response requests to private safety entities, with the approval of the board and the consent of each participating jurisdiction and emergency services district serving the relevant area. A participating jurisdiction’s or emergency services district’s consent may be withdrawn at any time.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1194 (H.B. 4350), Sec. 4, eff. June 14, 2019.

Source: Section 772.312 — Transmitting Requests for Emergency Aid, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.­772.­htm#772.­312 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

772.001
Definitions 772.003
Obligations or Requirements Concerning Voice over Internet Protocol, Internet Protocol Enabled Service, or Commercial Mobile Service or Wireline Service 772.101
Short Title 772.102
Purpose 772.103
Definitions 772.104
Application of Subchapter 772.105
Territory of District 772.106
Board of Managers 772.107
Powers and Duties of Board 772.108
Director of District 772.109
Budget 772.111
Primary Emergency Telephone Number 772.112
Transmitting Requests for Emergency Aid 772.113
Powers of District 772.115
Collection of Fee 772.116
District Depository 772.117
Allowable Expenses 772.118
Number and Location Identification 772.119
Public Review 772.120
Dissolution Procedures 772.121
Issuance of Bonds 772.122
Repayment of Bonds 772.123
Additional Security for Bonds 772.124
Form of Bonds 772.125
Provisions of Bonds 772.126
Approval and Registration of Bonds 772.127
Refunding Bonds 772.128
Bonds as Investments and Security for Deposits 772.129
Tax Status of Bonds 772.201
Short Title 772.202
Purpose 772.203
Definitions 772.204
Application of Subchapter 772.205
Additional Territory 772.206
Board of Managers 772.207
Powers and Duties of Board 772.208
Director of District 772.209
Budget 772.211
Primary Emergency Telephone Number 772.212
Transmitting Requests for Emergency Aid 772.213
Powers of District 772.215
Collection of Fee 772.216
District Depository 772.217
Allowable Expenses 772.218
Number and Location Identification 772.219
Public Review 772.220
Dissolution Procedures 772.221
Issuance of Bonds 772.222
Repayment of Bonds 772.223
Additional Security for Bonds 772.224
Form of Bonds 772.225
Provisions of Bonds 772.226
Approval and Registration of Bonds 772.227
Refunding Bonds 772.228
Bonds as Investments and Security for Deposits 772.229
Tax Status of Bonds 772.301
Short Title 772.302
Purpose 772.303
Definitions 772.304
Application of Subchapter 772.305
Additional Territory 772.306
Board of Managers 772.307
Powers and Duties of Board 772.308
Director of District 772.309
Budget 772.311
Primary Emergency Telephone Number 772.312
Transmitting Requests for Emergency Aid 772.313
Powers of District 772.315
Collection of Fee 772.316
District Depository 772.317
Allowable Expenses 772.318
Number and Location Identification 772.319
Public Review 772.320
Dissolution Procedures 772.321
Issuance of Bonds 772.322
Repayment of Bonds 772.323
Additional Security for Bonds 772.324
Form of Bonds 772.325
Provisions of Bonds 772.326
Approval and Registration of Bonds 772.327
Refunding Bonds 772.328
Bonds as Investments and Security for Deposits 772.329
Tax Status of Bonds 772.402
Application of Subchapter 772.404
Collection of Fee 772.405
Audit of Service Provider 772.406
Number and Location Identification 772.407
Liability of Service Providers 772.451
Consolidation Procedure 772.452
Consolidation Planning 772.453
Creation of Consolidated District 772.454
Board of Managers 772.455
Governance of Consolidated District 772.501
Short Title 772.502
Definitions 772.503
Application of Subchapter 772.504
Creation of District 772.505
Political Subdivision 772.506
Territory of District 772.507
Board 772.508
Powers and Duties of Board 772.509
Advisory Committee 772.510
Director of District 772.511
Budget 772.513
Liability 772.514
Primary Emergency Telephone Number 772.515
Transmitting Requests for Emergency Aid 772.517
Collection of Fee 772.518
District Depository 772.519
Allowable Expenses 772.520
Number and Location Identification 772.521
Public Review 772.522
Dissolution Procedures 772.523
Issuance of Bonds 772.524
Repayment of Bonds 772.525
Additional Security for Bonds 772.526
Form of Bonds 772.527
Provisions of Bonds 772.528
Approval and Registration of Bonds 772.529
Refunding Bonds 772.530
Bonds as Investments and Security for Deposits 772.531
Exemption from Taxation 772.532
Transfer of Assets 772.601
Short Title 772.602
Definitions 772.603
Application of Subchapter 772.604
Creation of District 772.605
Political Subdivision 772.606
Territory of District 772.607
Board of Managers 772.608
Powers and Duties of Board 772.609
Director of District 772.610
Audit and Reporting Requirements 772.612
Liability 772.613
Primary Emergency Telephone Number 772.614
Transmitting Requests for Emergency Aid 772.616
Collection of Fee 772.617
District Depository 772.618
Allowable Expenses 772.619
Number and Location Identification 772.620
Public Review 772.621
Dissolution Procedures 772.622
Transfer of Assets 772.3051
Removal of Certain Municipal Territory
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

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