(a) The volunteer fire department assistance fund is an account in the general revenue fund and is composed of money collected under Chapter 2007, Insurance Code, and contributions to the fund from any other source.
(b) Except as provided by Subsections (c) and (d), money in the fund may be used only for a purpose under this subchapter.

(c) The service may expend an amount not to exceed $5 million each year from the fund for staffing and operating costs associated with the preparation and delivery of the service’s statewide wildfire protection plan.
(d) Money in the fund may be appropriated for a contribution to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System subject to § 865.015.