SECTION 61.702. Definitions

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For purposes of this subchapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(1) A peace officer eligible to receive payments under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 56.542 is defined as an individual elected, appointed, or employed to serve as a peace officer for a government entity under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.12 or other law, or is a former peace officer, who suffers personal injury as a result of criminally injurious conduct while performing duties as a peace officer.
(2) The terms "total disability" and "permanent incapacity for work" are defined to mean a disability that permanently incapacitates a peace officer from performing the usual and customary duties of a peace officer.

Source Note: The provisions of this §61.702 adopted to be effective December 15, 2002, 27 TexReg 11513; amended to be effective October 30, 2014, 39 TexReg 8373

                    
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