Sec. 1001.012. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the executive director, a board member, or an employee is not personally liable for damages resulting from an official act or omission unless the act or omission constitutes intentional or malicious malfeasance.
(b) To the extent a person described by Subsection (a) is personally liable for damages for which the state provides indemnity under Chapter 104, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, this section does not affect the state's liability for the indemnity.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 135, eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle M - Department of Motor Vehicles
Chapter 1001 - Organization of Department
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 1001.002. Creation of Department; Duties
Section 1001.003. Composition of Department
Section 1001.005. Sunset Provision
Section 1001.006. Defense by Attorney General
Section 1001.007. Protection and Use of Intellectual Property and Publications
Section 1001.008. Donations and Contributions
Section 1001.009. Collection of Fees for Department Goods and Services
Section 1001.010. Authority to Contract
Section 1001.011. Educational Campaigns and Training
Section 1001.012. Immunity From Liability
Section 1001.013. Performance of Certain Department Functions by Authorized Business
Section 1001.014. Advertising Inside Certain Department Facilities