Sec. 143.0052. FEE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. (a) This section applies only to a municipality that: (1) has a population of more than 220,000 and less than 275,000; (2) is located in a county in which another municipality that has a population of more than one million is predominately located; and (3) whose emergency medical services are administered by a fire department. (b) By resolution of its governing body, a municipality may establish a monthly fee for the costs of emergency medical services, including salary and overtime related to medical personnel. This fee is applicable to each and every customer served by a municipal water account and may be collected in conjunction with the bill for water services. (c) A municipality acting under this section supersedes any authority established under Chapter 286 , Health and Safety Code.
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