H.B. No. 705
AN ACT
relating to the definition of emergency services personnel for
purposes of the enhanced penalty prescribed for an assault
committed against a person providing services in that capacity.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 22.01(e)(1), Penal Code, is amended to
read as follows:
(1) "Emergency services personnel" includes
firefighters, emergency medical services personnel as defined by
Section 773.003, Health and Safety Code, emergency room personnel,
and other individuals who, in the course and scope of employment or
as a volunteer, provide services for the benefit of the general
public during emergency situations.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2013.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.B. No. 705 was passed by the House on May 9,
2013, by the following vote: Yeas 139, Nays 0, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.B. No. 705 was passed by the Senate on May
21, 2013, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: _____________________
Date
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Governor