In this subchapter:

1. (1) "Emergency response" means a response involving fire protection or prevention, rescue, emergency medical, or hazardous material response services.

2. (2) "Volunteer fire department" means a nonprofit organization that is:

   1. (A) operated by its members;
   2. (B) exempt from the state sales tax under Section 151.310, Tax Code, or the state franchise tax under Section 171.083, Tax Code; and
   3. (C) organized to provide an emergency response.
3. (3) "Volunteer fire fighter" means a member of a volunteer fire department.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 204, Sec. 19.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.