TITLE 37. PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS

PART 13. TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION

CHAPTER 469. TECHNICAL RESCUE

The Texas Commission on Fire Protection (Commission) adopts amendments to 37 TAC §469.1 and §469.201, Technical Rescue. The proposed amendments were published in the Texas Register (51 TexReg 289) on January 16, 2026. The amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text and will not be republished.

JUSTIFICATION FOR RULE ACTION

The Texas Commission on Fire Protection reviewed §469.1 and §469.201 to clarify administrative provisions and certification requirements related to the Technical Rescue program. The amendments support the Commission's responsibility to establish and maintain minimum fire service standards statewide.

HOW THE RULE WILL FUNCTION

Sections 469.1 and 469.201 establish provisions related to the administration of the Technical Rescue certification program. The amendments clarify rule language and improve consistency within Chapter 469 while maintaining the Commission's oversight of technical rescue training and certification.

SUMMARY OF COMMENTS

No comments were received regarding the proposed amendments.

SUBCHAPTER A. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR ROPE RESCUE AWARENESS AND OPERATIONS

37 TAC §469.1

STATUTORY AUTHORITY

The amendments are adopted under Texas Government Code §419.008, which authorizes the Texas Commission on Fire Protection to adopt rules necessary for the administration of its duties.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on March 31, 2026.

TRD-202601441

Mike Wisko

Agency Chief

Texas Commission on Fire Protection

Effective date: April 20, 2026

Proposal publication date: January 16, 2026

For further information, please call: (512) 936-3812

SUBCHAPTER B. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR ROPE RESCUE TECHNICIAN

37 TAC §469.201