The role of an Emergency Services District Commissioner is not an easy one. There are a many Texas laws with which a commissioner must be familiar. Below are the major Texas statutes which apply to ESDs:
Provision of Emergency Services
- Texas Health & Safety Code, Chapter 775 – Emergency Services Districts
- Texas Health & Safety Code, Chapter 773 – Emergency Medical Services
- Texas Health & Safety Code, Chapter 771 – State Administration of Emergency Communications
- Texas Health & Safety Code, Chapter 771A – Access to Emergency Communications in General
- Texas Health & Safety Code, Chapter 772 – Local Administration of Emergency Communications
Open Government
- Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 – Open Meetings Act
- Texas Government Code, Chapter 552 – Public Information Act
These laws grant ESDs a great number of powers and duties. Commissioners are expected to know exactly what these powers and duties are.