In 2007, Texas codified their Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement. This agreement automatically enrolls political subdivisions, with a provision to opt out if necessary.
Enacted: 2007
Compact Type: Codified
Compact Name: V.T.C.A., Government Code T. 4, Subt. B, Ch. 418, Subch. E-1, Texas Statewide Mutual Aid System
Opt in/ Opt out: Opt out
Intrastate Mutual Aid Committee: No
Reimbursement/Payment: Receiving
Workers Comp: Sending
Liability: Silent
Operational Command and Control: Split — sending has administrative control (i.e. protocols and procedures), but receiving has operational control
Credentialing: Yes
Time in Effect: Upon request — does not specify if an emergency declaration is required
Home Rule or Dillon’s Rule: Dillon’s Rule
Last updated: December 10, 2013 at 13:51 pm
