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House Bill 738 |
House Author: Bonnen |
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Effective: Vetoed |
Senate Sponsor: Jackson, Mike |
House Bill 738 amends the Government Code to exempt a person employed at a Class IV airport that holds an operating certificate issued under the Code of Federal Regulations from Texas Commission on Fire Protection training requirements for appointment to an aircraft fire fighting and rescue fire protection personnel position.
Reason Given For Veto: "House Bill No. 738 would permit a person employed by a Class IV airport, which has an Airport Operating Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration, to be appointed to a paid position with aircraft firefighter responsibilities.
"However, this bill would unnecessarily impact the standardization of airport firefighting and the regulatory authority of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP). I am confident the TCFP can use its existing statutory authority when necessary to address unique situations of an airport in a manner that balances the needs of the airport with its regulatory framework."