Sec. 233.091. DEFINITIONS. 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.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991. Renumbered from Sec. 237.001 and amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch; 1420, Sec. 12.003(5), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
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