For the purposes of this chapter, an organized volunteer fire-fighting unit described by Section 615.003(12) is considered an agent of a political subdivision, including a municipality, county, or district, that the unit serves if:

1. (1) the unit receives any financial aid from the political subdivision for the maintenance, upkeep, or storage of equipment; or
2. (2) the governing body of the political subdivision designates the unit as an agent of the political subdivision.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.