Sec. 108.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Canine unit" means a canine handler who is a peace officer or firefighter and a service canine trained to assist a peace officer or firefighter in the performance of the individual's official duties. (2) "Commercial lodging establishment" means a hotel, motel, inn, or similar entity that offers lodging to the public in exchange for compensation. (3) "Declared disaster" means: (A) a disaster declared by the president of the United States; (B) a state of disaster declared by the governor under Chapter 418 , Government Code; or (C) a local state of disaster declared by the governing body of a political subdivision under Section 418.108 , Government Code. (4) "Firefighter" means an individual who is defined as fire protection personnel under Section 419.021 , Government Code. (5) "Mutual aid" has the meaning assigned by Section 418.004 , Government Code. (6) "Peace officer" means a person elected, employed, or appointed as a peace officer under Article 2A.001 , Code of Criminal Procedure, or other law. (7) "Service canine" means a canine trained to assist in search and rescue or law enforcement activities.
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