Section 214.201. Definitions

TX Loc Govt Code § 214.201 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 214.201. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:

(1) "Alarm system" and "permit" have the meanings assigned by Section 214.191.

(2) "Alarm systems monitor" means a person who acts as an alarm systems company under Section 1702.105, Occupations Code.

(3) "False alarm" means a notification of possible criminal activity reported to law enforcement:

(A) that is based solely on electronic information remotely received by an alarm systems monitor;

(B) that is uncorroborated by eyewitness, video, or photographic evidence that an emergency exists; and

(C) concerning which an agency of the municipality has verified that no emergency exists after an on-site inspection of the location from which the notification originated.

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 930 (H.B. 2162), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2015.