Texas Administrative Code
Title 4 - AGRICULTURE
Part 12 - TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
Chapter 216 - RURAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Section 216.2 - Definitions
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
The 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.