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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 83(R)

House Bill 712

House Author:  Murphy

Effective:  9-1-13

Senate Sponsor:  Patrick


            Previous law required certain counties that furnish firefighting equipment to a municipality or volunteer fire department to keep the equipment in good working order.  House Bill 712 amends the Local Government Code to require a municipality or volunteer fire department that receives the equipment to keep the equipment in good working order.