Tex. Local Government Code § 233.091
This is the official text of Tex. Local Government Code § 233.091, part of Texas’s Local Government Code — governs the powers and operations of Texas cities and counties.
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§ 233.091. DEFINITIONS.
Official statutory text
In this subchapter:
(1) "Alarm site" means the specific property or area of the premises on or within which an alarm system is installed or placed.
(2) "Alarm system" means an alarm signal device, burglar alarm, heat or motion sensor, or other electrical, mechanical, or electronic device used:
(A) to prevent or detect burglary, theft, pilferage, fire, or other loss of property;
(B) to prevent or detect intrusion; or
(C) primarily to detect and summon aid for other emergencies.
(3) "False alarm" means an alarm signal received by a law enforcement official that is later determined not to involve a criminal offense, attempted criminal offense, fire, or other emergency.
(1) "Alarm site" means the specific property or area of the premises on or within which an alarm system is installed or placed.
(2) "Alarm system" means an alarm signal device, burglar alarm, heat or motion sensor, or other electrical, mechanical, or electronic device used:
(A) to prevent or detect burglary, theft, pilferage, fire, or other loss of property;
(B) to prevent or detect intrusion; or
(C) primarily to detect and summon aid for other emergencies.
(3) "False alarm" means an alarm signal received by a law enforcement official that is later determined not to involve a criminal offense, attempted criminal offense, fire, or other emergency.
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