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TX Health & Safety Code § 759.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 759 - Roller-Skating Centers|Section 759.002. Duties of Operator

Sec. 759.002.  DUTIES OF OPERATOR.  An operator shall:(1)  provide at least one individual to act as a floor guard for approximately every 200 skaters;(2)  require each floor guard to:(A)  wear attire that identifies the individual as a floor guard;(B)  be on duty at all times while skating is allowed;(C)  direct and supervise skaters and spectators;  and(D)  watch for foreign objects that may have fallen on the floor;(3)  inspect and maintain in good condition the roller-skating surface and the railings, kickboards, and walls surrounding the roller-skating surface;(4)  inspect and maintain in good mechanical condition roller-skating equipment that the operator leases or rents to roller skaters;(5)  comply with the Roller-Skating Rink Safety Standards, 1980 edition, published by the Roller Skating Rink Operators Association of America;(6)  post the duties of roller skaters and spectators prescribed by this chapter in conspicuous places in the roller-skating center;  and(7)  maintain the stability and legibility of all required signs, symbols, and posted notices.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 909, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Health & Safety Code Sec. 757.002 by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 17.01(35), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 759.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 759 - Roller-Skating Centers|Section 759.003. Duties of Roller Skaters

Sec. 759.003.  DUTIES OF ROLLER SKATERS.  (a)  A roller skater:(1)  shall comply with each posted sign or warning that relates to the behavior and responsibility of the roller skater in the roller-skating center;(2)  shall obey instructions given by the operator, floor guard, or other roller-skating center personnel;(3)  shall maintain reasonable control over the speed and direction of the roller skater's skating at all times;(4)  shall be reasonably aware of other roller skaters or objects in the roller-skating center to avoid colliding with other roller skaters or objects;(5)  shall know the roller skater's ability to control the intended direction of skating and shall skate within the limits of that ability;  and(6)  may not act in a manner that may cause injury to others.(b)  The conduct of a child shall be evaluated based on the child's experience, intelligence, capacity, and age to determine if the child violated this section or Section 757.004.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 909, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Health & Safety Code Sec. 757.003 by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 17.01(35), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 759.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 759 - Roller-Skating Centers|Section 759.004. Duty of Spectator

Sec. 759.004.  DUTY OF SPECTATOR.  A spectator shall comply with each posted sign or warning that relates to the behavior of the spectator in the roller-skating center.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 909, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Health & Safety Code Sec. 757.004 by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 17.01(35), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 759.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 759 - Roller-Skating Centers|Section 759.005. Liability

Sec. 759.005.  LIABILITY.  (a)  The liability of an operator is limited to those injuries or damages proximately caused by a breach of the operator's duties prescribed by Section 757.002.(b)  The determination of the percentage of responsibility for an injury or damage shall be made according to Chapter 33, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 909, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Health & Safety Code Sec. 757.005 by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 17.01(35), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 760.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 760 - Ice Skating Centers|Section 760.001. Definitions

Sec. 760.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Ice skating center" means that portion of a facility that is designed for ice skating by the public.(2)  "Operator" means a person who owns, controls, or has operational responsibility for an ice skating center.(3)  "Spectator" means an individual who is present in an ice skating center only to observe ice skating, regardless of whether the skating is recreational or competitive.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 141, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 760.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 760 - Ice Skating Centers|Section 760.002. Duties of Operator

Sec. 760.002.  DUTIES OF OPERATOR.  An operator shall:(1)  provide at least one individual to act as a rink monitor for approximately every 200 ice skaters at any time public skating is allowed;(2)  require a rink monitor to:(A)  wear attire that identifies the individual as a rink monitor;(B)  direct and supervise skaters and spectators;  and(C)  watch for and remove in a timely fashion all foreign objects that may have fallen on the ice skating surface;(3)  inspect and maintain in good condition the ice skating surface and the floors, railings, boards, and walls surrounding the ice skating surface;(4)  inspect and maintain in good mechanical condition ice skating equipment that the operator leases or rents to ice skaters;(5)  comply with the risk management guidelines for ice skating rinks endorsed by the board of directors of the Ice Skating Institute of America on August 27, 1996;(6)  post the duties of ice skaters and spectators prescribed by this chapter in conspicuous places in the ice skating center;(7)  maintain the stability and legibility of all required signs, symbols, and posted notices;  and(8)  maintain liability insurance of at least $500,000 combined single limits for personal injury, death, or property damage.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 141, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 760.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 760 - Ice Skating Centers|Section 760.003. Duties of Ice Skaters

Sec. 760.003.  DUTIES OF ICE SKATERS.  (a)  An ice skater shall:(1)  comply with each posted sign or warning that relates to the behavior and responsibility of the ice skater in the ice skating center;(2)  obey instructions given by the operator, rink monitor, or other ice skating center personnel;(3)  maintain reasonable control over the speed and direction of the ice skater's skating at all times;(4)  be reasonably aware of other ice skaters or objects in the ice skating center to avoid colliding with other ice skaters or objects;  and(5)  know the ice skater's ability to control the intended direction of skating and skate within the limits of that ability.(b)  An ice skater may not act in a manner that may cause injury to others.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 141, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 760.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 760 - Ice Skating Centers|Section 760.004. Duty of Spectator

Sec. 760.004.  DUTY OF SPECTATOR.  A spectator shall comply with each posted sign or warning that relates to the behavior of the spectator in the ice skating center.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 141, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 760.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 760 - Ice Skating Centers|Section 760.005. Duty of Child

Sec. 760.005.  DUTY OF CHILD.  In determining whether the conduct of a child violates Section 760.003 or 760.004, the conduct shall be evaluated based on the child's experience, intelligence, capacity, and age.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 141, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 760.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 760 - Ice Skating Centers|Section 760.006. Liability

Sec. 760.006.  LIABILITY.  (a)  Except for actions against an operator for gross negligence, malice, or intentional conduct, an operator is not liable in negligence for damages for personal injury, property damage, or death unless the personal injury, property damage, or death is caused by a breach of a duty prescribed in Section 760.002.(b)  Chapter 33, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, applies to an action brought against an operator.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 141, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 765.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 765 - Criminal History Record Information Checks of Employees of Residential Dwelling Projects|Section 765.001. Definitions

Sec. 765.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Department" means the Department of Public Safety.(2)  "Dwelling" means one or more rooms rented for residential purposes to one or more tenants.(3)  "Employer" means a person who employs employees to work at a residential dwelling project.(4)  "Employee" means an individual who performs services for compensation at a residential dwelling project and who is employed by the entity that owns the project or represents the owner in managing or leasing dwellings in the project.  The term does not include an independent contractor.(5)  "Occupant" means an individual who resides in a dwelling in a residential dwelling project, other than:(A)  a tenant of the dwelling;  or(B)  the owner or manager of the dwelling.(6)  "Residential dwelling project" means a house, condominium, apartment building, duplex, or similar facility that is used as a dwelling or a facility that provides lodging to guests for compensation including a hotel, motel, inn, bed and breakfast facility, or similar facility.  The term does not include a nursing home or other related institution regulated under Chapter 242.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 694, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Human Resources Code Sec. 135.001 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 572, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 765.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 765 - Criminal History Record Information Checks of Employees of Residential Dwelling Projects|Section 765.002. Application of Chapter; Exception

Sec. 765.002.  APPLICATION OF CHAPTER;  EXCEPTION.  (a)  This chapter applies to each applicant for a position of employment in a residential dwelling project to whom an offer of employment is made and who, in the course and scope of the employment, may be reasonably required to have access to a dwelling in the residential dwelling project.(b)  This chapter does not apply to a person employed by an occupant or tenant of a dwelling in a residential dwelling project.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 694, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Human Resources Code Sec. 135.002 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 572, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 765.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 765 - Criminal History Record Information Checks of Employees of Residential Dwelling Projects|Section 765.003. Verification of Criminal History Record Information

Sec. 765.003.  VERIFICATION OF CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION.  (a)  An employer may request an applicant to disclose to the employer the applicant's criminal history at any time before or after an offer of employment is made to the applicant.  After an offer of employment is made, the employer may verify through the department any criminal history record information that is maintained by the department relating to that applicant and that the department is authorized to release under Chapter 411, Government Code. The employer may verify the information only with the authorization of the applicant and in compliance with this section.(b)  The department may adopt rules or apply rules adopted under Section 411.086, Government Code, regarding the method of requesting information under this chapter.(c)  The department may adopt rules relating to an employer's access to criminal history record information, including requirements for submission of:(1)  the employer's complete name, current street address, and federal employer identification number;(2)  an affidavit by an authorized representative of the employer that the individual whose criminal history is requested has been offered a position of employment by the employer in a residential dwelling project and that, in the course and scope of the employment, the individual may be reasonably required to have access to a dwelling in the residential dwelling project;  and(3)  the complete name, date of birth, social security number, and current street address of the individual signing the affidavit.(d)  An affidavit submitted under Subsection (c) must include a statement, executed by the individual offered the position of employment, that authorizes the employer to obtain the criminal history record of the individual.(e)  The department may not provide an employer with the criminal history record information of an applicant under this chapter unless the employer is entitled to receive the information under Section 411.118, Government Code.(f)  This chapter does not require an employer to obtain criminal history record information under this chapter.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 284(57), eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 694, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Human Resources Code Sec. 135.003 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 572, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 765.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 765 - Criminal History Record Information Checks of Employees of Residential Dwelling Projects|Section 765.004. Privilege

Sec. 765.004.  PRIVILEGE.  Criminal history record information received by an employer under this chapter is privileged and is for the exclusive use of the employer.  The employer may disclose the information to an authorized officer, employee, or agent of the employer only for the purpose of making a determination regarding the suitability of an individual for employment.  Otherwise, an employer, or any individual to whom the employer may have disclosed information, may not release or otherwise disclose the information received under this chapter to any person or governmental entity except on court order or with the written consent of the individual being investigated.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 694, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Human Resources Code Sec. 135.004 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 572, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 765.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 765 - Criminal History Record Information Checks of Employees of Residential Dwelling Projects|Section 765.005. Penalty

Sec. 765.005.  PENALTY.  An individual who is an officer, employee, or agent of an employer and who knowingly or intentionally violates Section 765.004 or submits false information to the department commits an offense.  An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 694, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Human Resources Code Sec. 135.005 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 572, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 765.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 765 - Criminal History Record Information Checks of Employees of Residential Dwelling Projects|Section 765.006. Effect of Submission of False Information

Sec. 765.006.  EFFECT OF SUBMISSION OF FALSE INFORMATION.  An employer may terminate the employment of an individual who, at the time of the individual's application for employment or after the individual has been employed by the employer, submits false information relating to the individual's criminal history.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 694, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from V.T.C.A, Human Resources Code Sec. 135.006 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 572, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 765.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 765 - Criminal History Record Information Checks of Employees of Residential Dwelling Projects|Section 765.007. Other Information

Sec. 765.007.  OTHER INFORMATION.  This chapter does not prevent an employer from asking an applicant for employment or an employee to provide other information if the request for that information is not otherwise prohibited by law.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 694, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Human Resources Code Sec. 135.007 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 572, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 768.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 768 - Children Participating in Rodeos|Section 768.001. Definitions

Sec. 768.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Bull riding helmet" means a rodeo helmet that is designed to provide substantial protection for a person's head and face during bull riding.(2)  "Child" means a person under 18 years of age.(3)  "Department" means the Department of State Health Services.(4)  "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.(5)  "Protective vest" means protective clothing that covers a person's chest and torso to prevent or mitigate injury to those areas.(6)  "Rodeo" means an exhibition or competition, without regard to whether the participants are compensated, involving activities related to cowboy skills, including:(A)  riding a horse, with or without a saddle, with the goal of remaining on the horse while it attempts to throw off the rider;(B)  riding a bull;(C)  roping an animal, including roping as part of a team;(D)  wrestling a steer; and(E)  riding a horse in a pattern around preset barrels or other obstacles.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 868 (S.B. 2505), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 768.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 768 - Children Participating in Rodeos|Section 768.002. Protective Gear Required for Children Engaging in Certain Rodeo Activities

Sec. 768.002.  PROTECTIVE GEAR REQUIRED FOR CHILDREN ENGAGING IN CERTAIN RODEO ACTIVITIES.  (a)  A child may not engage in, and a parent or legal guardian of the child may not knowingly or recklessly permit the child to engage in, bull riding, including engaging in bull riding outside a rodeo for the purpose of practicing bull riding, unless the child is wearing a bull riding helmet and a protective vest.(b)  To satisfy the requirements of this section, a helmet or protective vest must meet the standards adopted under Section 768.004.(c)  In a cause of action in which damages are sought for injuries or death suffered by a child in connection with bull riding, the failure of the child or of the parent or legal guardian of the child to comply with this chapter does not constitute responsibility causing or contributing to the cause of the child's injuries or death for purposes of Chapter 33, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 868 (S.B. 2505), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 768.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 768 - Children Participating in Rodeos|Section 768.003. Rodeos Associated With School

Sec. 768.003.  RODEOS ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL.  (a)  This section applies only to a primary or secondary school that sponsors, promotes, or otherwise is associated with a rodeo in which children who attend the school are likely to participate.(b)  A primary or secondary school to which this section applies shall, before the first rodeo associated with the school in each school year, conduct a mandatory educational program on safety, including the proper use of protective gear, for children planning to participate in the rodeo.  The educational program may consist of an instructional video, subject to department approval.(c)  A child may not participate in a rodeo associated with the child's school during a school year unless the child has completed the educational program under Subsection (b) not more than one year before the first day of the rodeo.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 868 (S.B. 2505), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 768.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 768 - Children Participating in Rodeos|Section 768.004. Rules

Sec. 768.004.  RULES.  (a)  The executive commissioner by rule shall adopt standards for:(1)  bull riding helmets; and(2)  protective vests.(b)  For purposes of this section, the executive commissioner may adopt standards established under federal law or adopted by a federal agency or a nationally recognized organization.(c)  The executive commissioner shall adopt rules establishing requirements for the educational program under Section 768.003.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 868 (S.B. 2505), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 774.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle B - Emergencies|Chapter 774 - Local Provision of Emergency Medical Services|Section 774.001. Mutual Assistance Among Municipalities and Counties in Providing Emergency Medical Services

Sec. 774.001.  MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AMONG MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES IN PROVIDING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.  (a)  On request, a county shall provide emergency medical services for a municipality within that county or for a county bordering that county if:(1)  an agreement has been executed between the county and the requesting municipality or county; (2)  an emergency exists in the requesting municipality or county; (3)  the requesting municipality or county is temporarily unable to provide its own emergency medical services; (4)  the request is for services that the county receiving the request provides or contracts to provide for persons within its jurisdiction;  and(5)  the county providing the services will be able to provide reasonable protection to persons within its jurisdiction while providing services for the requesting municipality or county.(b)  On request, a municipality shall provide emergency medical services for the county in which that municipality is located or for a municipality located within 30 miles of that municipality if:(1)  an agreement has been executed between the municipality and the requesting municipality or county; (2)  an emergency exists in the requesting municipality or county; (3)  the requesting municipality or county is temporarily unable to provide its own emergency medical services; (4)  the request is for services that the municipality receiving the request provides or contracts to provide for persons within its jurisdiction;  and(5)  the municipality providing the services will be able to provide reasonable protection to persons within its jurisdiction while providing services for the requesting municipality or county.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|