Section 216.2 - DefinitionsThe following terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context or specific language of a section clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) Agency--The Texas A&M Forest Service, a member of The Texas A&M University System and an agency of the State of Texas.(2) Recognized Fire Department--A fire department chartered by the Texas Secretary of State as a not-for-profit entity or a fire department operating under a local government entity.(3) Part-Paid Fire Department--Defined in § 614.101(5) of the Texas Government Code.(4) Program--The Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program, Texas Government Code, Chapter 614, Subchapter G.(5) TIFMAS Grants--Grants for firefighter training and equipment for fire departments not eligible for VFD Assistance grants.(6) VFD Assistance Grants--Grants for firefighter training and equipment for volunteer fire departments (VFDs).(7) Volunteer Fire Department--Defined in § 614.101(6) of the Texas Government Code.(8) Operating--A recognized fire department providing fire protection to a designated primary protection area as assigned by the county.4 Tex. Admin. Code § 216.2
The provisions of this §216.2 adopted to be effective September 1, 2012, 37 TexReg 6537; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 41, Number 39, September 23, 2016, TexReg 7479, eff. 10/2/2016; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 48, Number 11, March 17, 2023, TexReg 1554, eff. 3/20/2023