AED State Laws
Requirements
Texas State AED Law
Students in grades 7-12 are required to learn CPR in Texas, and schools throughout the state are encouraged to implement cardiac screening programs.
Good Samaritan legislation protects all parties involved in the use of an AED. Find a full summary of Texas’ AED laws below.
Summary of Requirements
| Physician | A licensed physician in Texas must provide medical authority over a person using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to ensure compliance for training, EMS notification, and maintenance. |
| CPR/AED Training | An owner of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and expects to be the user of the device must receive training from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or equivalent nationally recognized course in CPR and the use of an AED. |
| EMS Notification | Once a person acquires an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), they must notify the local EMS provider of the existence, location, and type of AED. |
| Maintenance Program | An owner of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) must maintain and test the AED on a regular basis in accordance with the manufacturer guidelines. |
| Notification of Use | Any user of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) during an emergency cardiac arrest must notify emergency medical services as soon as possible and report on any clinical data from the AED to the licensed physician. |
Good Samaritan Protection
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Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs. |
Laws / Legislation
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Addresses the liability exemption of the physician, AED training entity, and AED owner. |
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The State Board of Education by rule shall require instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation for students in grades 7 through 12. |
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The purpose of this rule is to establish minimum standards and requirements for training of lay responders using automated external defibrillators. |
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Outlines AED requirements for nursing homes. |
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Each school district and private school shall develop safety procedures for their district to respond to medical emergencies. |
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Outlines the responsibilities of a school that is acquiring an AED. |
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Requires that an AED be placed in nursing homes and related institutions. |
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A school district shall annually make available to district employees and volunteers instruction in the principles and techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator, as defined by Section 779.001, Health and Safety Code. |
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Outlines AED requirements for schools. |
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Requires CPR certification in public schools for a coach, trainer, or |
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Requires CPR instruction at certain school campuses and athletic events, and the creation of a cardiovascular screening pilot program. |
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Revises immunity protection to include a person using an automated external defibrillator and a volunteer first responder. |
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Requires that a licensed practitioner provide a prescription for purchase of an AED. |
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Revises immunity protection. |
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Outlines the responsibilities of a person acquiring and AED. |
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Outlines the responsibilities of a physician who authorizes the acquisition of an automated external defibrillator. |
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When a person or entity acquires an automated external defibrillator, the person or entity shall notify the local emergency medical services provider of the existence, location, and type of automated external defibrillator. |
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A person or entity that provides emergency care to a person in cardiac arrest by using an automated external defibrillator shall promptly notify the local emergency medical services provider. |
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A person or entity that owns or leases an automated external defibrillator shall maintain and test the automated external defibrillator according to the manufacturer’s guidelines. |
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Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED. |
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Defines Automated External Defibrillator. |
All AED State Laws
This information is for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice. While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, AED laws and requirements change frequently. We encourage you to refer to your legal counsel or state agencies with questions about your state's AED laws or AED Good Samaritan requirements.