Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 78A.001
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In this chapter:
(1) "First responder" means a law enforcement, fire protection, or emergency medical services employee or volunteer, including:
(A) a peace officer as defined by Article 2A.001, Code of Criminal Procedure;
(B) fire protection personnel as defined by Section 419.021, Government Code;
(C) a volunteer firefighter who is:
(i) certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection or by the State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas; or
(ii) a member of an organized volunteer fire-fighting unit that renders fire-fighting services without remuneration and conducts a minimum of two drills each month, each two hours long; and
(D) an individual certified as emergency medical services personnel by the Department of State Health Services.
(2) "Roadside assistance" means assistance to the owner, operator, or passenger of a motor vehicle with an incident related to the operation of the motor vehicle, including jump-starting or replacing a motor vehicle battery, lockout assistance, replacing a flat tire, and roadside vehicle breakdown assistance.