Volunteer EMS w/LTC can carry in hospitals???

[switch]

The way I read HB 435, the lege did not exempt volunteer EMS w/LTCs from the prohibition under 46.035(b)(4) BUT provides a 'defense from prosecution' defense?  Is that good enough???

[TexasLawShield]

switch,

HB 435 not only provides language in TPC 30.06 and 30.07 about a defense to prosecution, but also creates an exception to the prohibited places listed in TPC § 46.035(b)&(c) for VESPs who are LTC holders and engaged in providing emergency services as well as a new exemption under TPC § 46.15 to the prohibited places under TPC §§ 46.02 & 46.03, for VESPs who are LTC holders and engaged in providing emergency services.

[Neighbor]

Is this limited to volunteer only, or does it include paid first responders also?

[TexasLawShield]

Neighbor,

HB 435 only provides for volunteer emergency services personnel.