Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 1701.264 - Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injuries Training(a) In this section, "first responder" has the meaning assigned by Section 421.095, Government Code.(b) The commission, in collaboration with the office of acquired brain injury of the Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council, shall establish and maintain a training program for peace officers and first responders that provides information on: (1) the effects of an acquired brain injury and of a traumatic brain injury; and(2) techniques to interact with persons who have an acquired brain injury or a traumatic brain injury.Tex. Occ. Code § 1701.264
Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 324,Sec. 24.001, eff. 9/1/2017.Added by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 725,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2015.