In this subchapter:
(1) “Employer” means the governmental entity that employs or appoints a peace officer or fire fighter or that the peace officer or fire fighter is elected to serve.
(2) “Fire fighter” means a member of a fire department who performs a function listed in § 143.003(4), Local Government Code, without regard to whether the individual is subject to a civil service system or program.

Text of subdivision effective until January 01, 2025

(3) “Peace officer” means an individual elected, appointed, or employed to serve as a peace officer for a governmental entity under Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure, or other law.

Text of subdivision effective on January 01, 2025

(3) “Peace officer” means an individual elected, appointed, or employed to serve as a peace officer for a governmental entity under Article 2A.001, Code of Criminal Procedure, or other law.