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TX Health & Safety Code § 775.019 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle B - Emergencies|Chapter 775 - Emergency Services Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District|Section 775.019. Election Result and Commissioners Court Order

Sec. 775.019.  ELECTION RESULT AND COMMISSIONERS COURT ORDER.  (a)  A district is created and organized under this chapter if a majority of the votes cast in the election favor creation of the district.(b)  A district may not include territory in a municipality's limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction unless a majority of the voters residing in that territory who vote at the election vote in favor of creating the district subject to any conditions negotiated under Section 775.014(h) and imposing a tax.  The exclusion of that territory does not affect the creation of a district that includes the remainder of the proposed territory if the commissioners court's findings under Section 775.017 are favorable to the district's creation.(c)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 620, Sec. 2, eff. June 16, 1991.(d)  If a majority of those voting at the election vote against creation of the district, the commissioners court may not order another election for at least one year after the date of the official canvass of the most recent election concerning creation of the district.  A subsequent election must be held in the same manner provided by this chapter for the original creation election.(e)  When a district is created, the commissioners court of each county in which the district is located shall enter in its minutes an order that reads substantially as follows:Whereas, at an election held on the ______ day of ____________, 19___, in that part of ____________ County, State of Texas, described as (insert description unless the district is countywide), there was submitted to the qualified voters the question of whether that territory should be formed into an emergency services district under state law;  andWhereas, at the election ______ votes were cast in favor of formation of the district and ______ votes were cast against formation;  andWhereas, the formation of the emergency services district received the affirmative vote of the majority of the votes cast at the election as provided by law; Now, therefore, the Commissioners Court of ____________ County, State of Texas, finds and orders that the tract described in this order has been duly and legally formed into an emergency services district (or a portion thereof) under the name of ____________, under Article III, Section 48-e, of the Texas Constitution, as proposed by S.J.R. No. 27, Acts of the 70th Legislature, Regular Session, 1987, and adopted by the voters at an election held November 3, 1987, and has the powers vested by law in the district.(f)  Any conditions that were negotiated under Section 775.014(h) and included on the ballot must be included in the order entered under this section.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 620, Sec. 2, eff. June 16, 1991;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 886, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 775.020 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle B - Emergencies|Chapter 775 - Emergency Services Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District|Section 775.020. Overlapping Districts Located Wholly in Populous County

Sec. 775.020.  OVERLAPPING DISTRICTS LOCATED WHOLLY IN POPULOUS COUNTY.  (a)  This section applies only to a district located wholly in a county with a population of more than three million.(b)  If the territory in a district created under this chapter overlaps with the boundaries of another district created under this chapter, a district converted under this chapter, or a district converted under former Section 794.100, the most recently created district may not provide services in the overlapping territory that duplicate the services provided by the other district at the time the overlapping district was created.(c)  For purposes of this section, a district is created on the date on which the election approving its creation was held.  If the elections approving the creation of two or more districts are held on the same date, the most recently created district is the district for which the hearing regarding approval of the petition for creation of the district was most recently held.(d)  The creation of a district with boundaries that overlap the boundaries of another district does not affect the validity of either district.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1333, Sec. 2, eff. June 16, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 1.001, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 775.0205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle B - Emergencies|Chapter 775 - Emergency Services Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District|Section 775.0205. Overlapping Districts

Sec. 775.0205.  OVERLAPPING DISTRICTS.  (a)  If the territory in a district created under this chapter overlaps with the boundaries of another district created under this chapter, the most recently created district may not provide services in the overlapping territory that duplicate the services described in the statement required by Section 775.018(g).(b)  If the territory in more than two districts overlaps, the commissioners court of the county in which the most recently created district is located by order shall exclude the overlapping territory from that district.(c)  For purposes of this section, a district is created on the date on which the election approving its creation was held.  If the elections approving the creation of two or more districts are held on the same date, the most recently created district is the district for which the hearing regarding approval of the petition for creation of the district was most recently held.(d)  The creation of a district with boundaries that overlap the boundaries of another district does not affect the validity of either district.(d-1)  The legislature finds that the performance of non-duplicative emergency services in the overlapping territory of emergency service districts is complementary to and not in conflict with the powers and duties of the respective districts.(d-2)  A person may serve as an emergency services commissioner of a district created under this chapter at the same time that the person serves as an emergency services commissioner of another district with overlapping territory created under this chapter.(d-3)  A person serving as a commissioner of more than one district under this section:(1)  may receive compensation for serving on only one board; and(2)  is entitled to reimbursement for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in performing official duties for both boards.(e)  This section does not apply to a district located wholly in a county with a population of more than three million.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1333, Sec. 3, eff. June 16, 2001.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 1.002, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 639 (S.B. 917), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 775.0235 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle B - Emergencies|Chapter 775 - Emergency Services Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District|Section 775.0235. Removal of Certain Territory on Request of Municipality

Sec. 775.0235.  REMOVAL OF CERTAIN TERRITORY ON REQUEST OF MUNICIPALITY.  (a)  The board shall remove territory from a district as provided by this section, on request of a municipality, if the territory:(1)  was included in the corporate limits of the municipality at the time the territory was first included in the district;(2)  is included in any part of a district that is composed of two or more territories that are not contiguous to each other;  and(3)  is surrounded on at least three sides by territory inside the municipal boundaries of a municipality with a population of 400,000 or more.(b)  The board shall, on request of the municipality, immediately disannex the territory from the district and shall cease to provide further services to the residents of that territory.(c)  On request by the municipality, in connection with a disannexation under Subsection (b), the board shall immediately disannex all territory in the district that is included in the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction and shall cease to provide further services to the residents of such additional territory.(d)  The disannexation of territory under this section does not diminish or impair the rights of the holders of any outstanding and unpaid bonds, warrants, or other obligations of the district.(e)  If territory is disannexed under this section, the municipality shall compensate the district in an amount equal to the disannexed territory's pro rata share of the district's indebtedness at the time the territory is disannexed.  The district shall apply compensation received from a municipality under this subsection exclusively to the payment of the disannexed territory's pro rata share of the district's indebtedness.(f)  On the district's request, a municipality shall purchase from the district at fair market value any real or personal property used to provide emergency services in territory disannexed under this section.  If any part of the indebtedness for which the district receives compensation under Subsection (e) was for the purchase of the real or personal property that the municipality purchases under this subsection, the fair market value of that property for the purpose of this subsection is reduced by a percentage equal to the disannexed territory's pro rata share under Subsection (e).|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 475, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 775.0241 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle B - Emergencies|Chapter 775 - Emergency Services Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District|Section 775.0241. Taxes for Consolidated District

Sec. 775.0241.  TAXES FOR CONSOLIDATED DISTRICT.  (a)  If two districts that want to consolidate under Section 775.024 have different maximum ad valorem tax rates, the board of the district with the lower maximum ad valorem tax rate shall order an election in its district under Section 775.0745 to authorize the imposition of taxes in the territory of that district at a maximum rate that equals the maximum rate authorized in the district with the higher maximum rate.(b)  If a majority of the voters do not favor the increase in the maximum ad valorem tax rate under Subsection (a), the districts may not proceed with the consolidation.(c)  If the districts have different sales and use tax rates, the board of the consolidated district shall:(1)  designate the territory of the former districts as subdistricts;(2)  continue to impose the sales and use tax in each subdistrict at the rate the tax was imposed by the former district; and(3)  send to the comptroller by registered or certified mail:(A)  a copy of the joint order described by Section 775.024(a)(2); and(B)  a map of the consolidated district that clearly shows the territory of each subdistrict.(d)  Subsection (c) does not limit the authority of the board of the consolidated district to order an election under Section 775.0752 in a subdistrict or in the entire district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 639 (S.B. 917), Sec. 4, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 775.026 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle B - Emergencies|Chapter 775 - Emergency Services Districts|Subchapter B. Creation of District|Section 775.026. Conversion of Rural Fire Prevention Districts to Emergency Services Districts

Sec. 775.026.  CONVERSION OF RURAL FIRE PREVENTION DISTRICTS TO EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS.  (a)  Each rural fire prevention district created under former Chapter 794 is converted to an emergency services district operating under this chapter.(b)  The name of a district converted under this section is changed to "___ Emergency Services District No. ___," with the name of the county or counties in which the district is located and an appropriate number inserted to distinguish one district from another district.(c)  The emergency services district to which a rural fire prevention district converts assumes all obligations and outstanding indebtedness of the rural fire prevention district.(d)  A fire commissioner of a rural fire prevention district is an emergency services commissioner of the converted district on conversion of the district under this section and shall serve until the term for which the commissioner was appointed or elected expires.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 1.003, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 383 (S.B. 1435), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 775.0315 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle B - Emergencies|Chapter 775 - Emergency Services Districts|Subchapter C. Organization, Powers, and Duties|Section 775.0315. Legal Representation

Sec. 775.0315.  LEGAL REPRESENTATION.  (a)  This section applies only to a district located wholly in a county with a population of 1.8 million or more in which two or more cities with a population of 350,000 or more are located.(b)  A district may employ or contract with private legal counsel to represent the district on any legal matter. If the district does not employ or contract with private legal counsel on a legal matter, the county attorney, district attorney, or criminal district attorney, as appropriate, with the duty to represent the county in civil matters shall represent the district.(c)  A district that receives legal services from a county attorney, district attorney, or criminal district attorney may employ additional private legal counsel on the board's determination that additional counsel is advisable.  A district that contracts or employs private legal counsel under Subsection (b) may request and receive additional legal services from the county attorney, district attorney, or criminal district attorney, as appropriate, with the duty to represent the county in civil matters on the board's determination that additional counsel is necessary.(d)  If the district receives legal services from a county attorney, district attorney, or criminal district attorney, the district shall contribute money to be credited to the county's general fund account for the county attorney, district attorney, or criminal district attorney, as appropriate, in amounts sufficient to pay all additional salaries and expenses incurred by that officer in performing the duties required by the district.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 402 (H.B. 2038), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 775.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle B - Emergencies|Chapter 775 - Emergency Services Districts|Subchapter C. Organization, Powers, and Duties|Section 775.032. Certain Businesses Not Subject to Ad Valorem Tax or District Powers

Sec. 775.032.  CERTAIN BUSINESSES NOT SUBJECT TO AD VALOREM TAX OR DISTRICT POWERS.  (a)  A business entity is not subject to the ad valorem tax authorized by this chapter or subject to the district's powers if the business entity:(1)  provides its own fire prevention and fire control services and owns or operates fire-fighting equipment or systems equivalent to or better than standards developed by the National Fire Protection Association or another nationally recognized association and for which the business entity receives the appropriate approval from the Texas Industrial Emergency Services Board of the State Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas;(2)  provides and operates its own equipped industrial ambulance with a licensed driver and provides industrial victim care by an emergency care attendant trained to provide the equivalent of ordinary basic life support, as defined by Section 773.003; and(3)  provides ordinary emergency services for the business entity, such as emergency response, as defined by 29 C.F.R. Sec. 1910.120, rescue, disaster planning, or security services, as recognized by the Texas Industrial Emergency Services Board of the State Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas, and provides the equipment, training, and facilities necessary to safely handle emergencies and protect the business entity and its neighbors in the community.(b)  This section shall not be construed to exempt a business from a sales and use tax authorized by Section 775.0751.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 40, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 273, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1204, Sec. 1.005, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 558 (H.B. 1267), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 775.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle B - Emergencies|Chapter 775 - Emergency Services Districts|Subchapter C. Organization, Powers, and Duties|Section 775.033. Liability of District

Sec. 775.033.  LIABILITY OF DISTRICT.  (a)  A district is not liable for a claim arising from the act or omission of an employee or volunteer under an oral or written contract with the district if the act or omission:(1)  is in the course and scope of the employee's or volunteer's duties for the district; (2)  takes place during the provision of emergency services; (3)  is not in violation of a statute or ordinance applicable to emergency action;  and(4)  is not wilful or wantonly negligent.(b)  This section does not expand the liability of a district.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 775.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle B - Emergencies|Chapter 775 - Emergency Services Districts|Subchapter C. Organization, Powers, and Duties|Section 775.034. Appointment of Board in District Located Wholly in One County

Sec. 775.034.  APPOINTMENT OF BOARD IN DISTRICT LOCATED WHOLLY IN ONE COUNTY.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county in which a single-county district is located shall appoint a five-member board of emergency services commissioners to serve as the district's governing body.  To serve as a member of the board a person must be:(1)  at least 18 years of age;  and(2)  a resident citizen of the state and:(A)  a qualified voter within areas served by the district;  or(B)  the owner of land subject to taxation in the district.(b)  Except as prescribed by Subsection (c), commissioners serve two-year terms.(c)  After the votes are canvassed and the commissioners court enters the order creating the district, the commissioners court shall appoint the initial emergency services commissioners to serve until January 1 of the year following the district election.  On January 1, the court shall designate three of those emergency services commissioners to serve a two-year term and two of those emergency services commissioners to serve a one-year term.(d)  On January 1 of each year, the commissioners court shall appoint a successor for each emergency services commissioner whose term has expired.(e)  The commissioners court shall fill a vacancy on the board for the remainder of the unexpired term.(f)  A member of the board who, because of municipal annexation, is no longer a qualified voter of an area served by the district or no longer owns land subject to taxation by the district may continue to serve until the expiration of the member's term.(g)  The commissioners court shall consider relevant factors in determining the individuals to appoint as emergency services commissioners, including whether the individuals have knowledge that relates to fire prevention or emergency medical services and that is relevant to the common policies and practices of the board.(h)  This section does not apply to a district located wholly in a county:(1)  with a population of more than three million;(2)  with a population of more than 200,000 that borders Lake Palestine; or(3)  with a population of less than 200,000 that borders another state and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 496, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 272, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 235, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 930, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 900 (H.B. 2653), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1347 (S.B. 1265), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 775.0341 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle B - Emergencies|Chapter 775 - Emergency Services Districts|Subchapter C. Organization, Powers, and Duties|Section 775.0341. Appointment of Board in Certain Districts Located in More Than One County

Sec. 775.0341.  APPOINTMENT OF BOARD IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS LOCATED IN MORE THAN ONE COUNTY.  (a)  This section applies only to a district that was authorized to have a board of emergency services commissioners appointed under former Section 776.0345 and that is located:(1)  partly in a county with a population of less than 22,000; and(2)  partly in a county with a population of more than 54,000.(b)  A five-member board of emergency services commissioners appointed under this section serves as the district's governing body.  A commissioner serves a two-year term.(c)  The commissioners court of the smallest county in which the district is located shall appoint two commissioners to the board.  The commissioners court of the largest county in which the district is located shall appoint three commissioners to the board.(d)  To be eligible for appointment as an emergency services commissioner under this section, a person must be at least 18 years of age and reside in the district.  Two commissioners must reside in the smallest county in which the district is located, and three commissioners must reside in the largest county in which the district is located.(e)  On January 1 of each year, a commissioners court shall appoint a successor for each emergency services commissioner appointed by that commissioners court whose term has expired.(f)  The appropriate commissioners court shall fill a vacancy on the board for the remainder of the unexpired term.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 220 (H.B. 2788), Sec. 1, eff. May 29, 2017.|