Texas State AED Law: Key Regulations and Compliance Guide

Physician

A licensed physician must oversee the training program and AED placement to ensure compliance with regulations.

CPR/AED Training

Anyone using an AED must complete training in CPR and AED use, provided or approved by the Texas Department of Health.

EMS Notification

When an AED is acquired, the owner must inform the local emergency medical services (EMS) provider about its location, type, and availability.

Maintenance Program

AED owners or lessees must maintain and test the device following the manufacturer’s instructions.

Notification of Use

If an AED is used to assist someone in cardiac arrest, the local EMS provider must be notified promptly.

Laws / Legislation
Reference	Date	Summary
SB 199	2021	Addresses the liability exemption of the physician, AED training entity, and AED owner.
TX Edu Code § 28.0023	2013	The State Board of Education by rule shall require instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation for students in grades 7 through 12.
TX Admin Code 25 TAC § 157.41	2011	The purpose of this rule is to establish minimum standards and requirements for training of lay responders using automated external defibrillators.
TX Health & Safety Code § 242.159	2011	Outlines AED requirements for nursing homes.
TX Edu Code § 38.018	2009	Each school district and private school shall develop safety procedures for their district to respond to medical emergencies.
TX Edu Code § 38.018	2009	Outlines the responsibilities of a school that is acquiring an AED.
HB 392	2009	Requires that an AED be placed in nursing homes and related institutions.
TX Edu Code § 22.902	2007	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.
TX Edu Code § 38.017	2007	Outlines AED requirements for schools.
SB 82	2007	Requires CPR certification in public schools for a coach, trainer, orsponsor for an extracurricular athletic activity, a physician who isemployed by a school or school district or who volunteers to assist withan extracurricular athletic activity, and a director responsible for aschool marching band.
SB 7	2007	Requires CPR instruction at certain school campuses and athletic events,and the creation of a cardiovascular screening pilot program.
HB 2117	2007	Revises immunity protection to include a person using an automated external defibrillator and a volunteer first responder.
HB 92	2007	Requires that a licensed practitioner provide a prescription for purchase of an AED.
HB 4	2003	Revises immunity protection.
TX Health & Safety Code § 779.007	1999	Outlines the responsibilities of a person acquiring and AED.
TX Health & Safety Code § 779.006	1999	Outlines the responsibilities of a physician who authorizes the acquisition of an automated external defibrillator.
TX Health & Safety Code § 779.005	1999	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.
TX Health & Safety Code § 779.004	1999	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.
TX Health & Safety Code § 779.003	1999	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.
TX Health & Safety Code § 779.002	1999	Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED.
TX Health & Safety Code § 779.001	1999	Defines Automated External Defibrillator.
HB 580	1999	Establishes immunity protection and AED placement requirements.