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Texas Pool Emergency Phone Law

Yes — Texas rule TAC §265.192 requires an emergency telephone in the pool area or within 200 feet.

Citation: TAC §265.192

The Requirement

Texas requires an emergency telephone in the pool area, or within 200 feet of it.

Citation: TAC §265.192

What This Means for Your Property

The 200-foot allowance is helpful for larger apartment and HOA communities where the office or clubhouse sits a short distance from the pool gate.

Copper Landline Retirement Status in Texas

Carriers across the U.S. are retiring traditional copper landlines. If your pool emergency phone still relies on a copper line in Texas, that service can go dark without warning — which is why many properties are switching to cellular emergency phones.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — Texas rule TAC §265.192 requires an emergency telephone in the pool area or within 200 feet.
In most cases, yes. Texas's pool phone requirement generally applies to any public or semi-public pool, which typically includes HOA, condo, and apartment community pools, not just commercial facilities. Confirm with your local health department if you're unsure how your specific pool is classified.
Generally yes — most states, including Texas, don't require a traditional landline specifically. A dedicated cellular emergency phone that reliably dials emergency services without extra steps is typically an acceptable way to meet the requirement, particularly for pools that don't already have phone lines run to the deck.
Enforcement is usually handled by the state or local health department (or a building/safety code office) as part of routine pool inspections and licensing, sometimes with extra rules added at the county level. If you're unsure which office covers your property, your local health department is the best place to start.

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