Texas § 773.023 AREA PLANS.

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§ 773.023 — AREA PLANS.

Texas § 773.023

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Tex. Health and Safety Code Code Ann. § 773.023 (2026).

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Sec. 773.023. AREA PLANS.

(a)The department shall:

(1)identify all public or private agencies and institutions that are used or may be used for emergency medical services in each delivery area; and

(2)enlist the cooperation of all concerned agencies and institutions in developing a well-coordinated plan for delivering emergency medical services in each delivery area.

(b)A delivery area plan must include an interagency communications network that facilitates prompt and coordinated response to medical emergencies by the Department of Public Safety, local police departments, ambulance personnel, medical facilities, and other concerned agencies and institutions.

(c)A delivery area plan may include the use of helicopters that may be available from the Department of Public Safety, the Natio

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Sec. 773.023. AREA PLANS. (a) The department shall:
(1) identify all public or private agencies and institutions that are used or may be used for emergency medical services in each delivery area; and
(2) enlist the cooperation of all concerned agencies and institutions in developing a well-coordinated plan for delivering emergency medical services in each delivery area.
(b) A delivery area plan must include an interagency communications network that facilitates prompt and coordinated response to medical emergencies by the Department of Public Safety, local police departments, ambulance personnel, medical facilities, and other concerned agencies and institutions.
(c) A delivery area plan may include the use of helicopters that may be available from the Department of Public Safety, the National Guard, or the United States Armed Forces.

Legislative History

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219 ), Sec. 3.1520, eff. April 2, 2015.