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.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §216.2 adopted to be effective September 1, 2012, 37 TexReg 6537; amended to be effective October 2, 2016, 41 TexReg 7479; amended to be effective March 20, 2023, 48 TexReg 1554 |
