Sec. 101.0211. NO LIABILITY FOR JOINT ENTERPRISE. (a) The common law doctrine of vicarious liability because of participation in a joint enterprise does not impose liability for a claim brought under this chapter on:
(1) a water district created pursuant to either Sections 52(b)(1) and (2), Article III, or Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, regardless of how created; or
(2) a municipality with respect to the use of a municipal airport for space flight activities as defined by Section 100A.001 unless the municipality would otherwise be liable under Section 101.021.
(b) This section does not affect a limitation on liability or damages provided by this chapter, including a limitation under Section 101.023.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1423, Sec. 35, eff. June 17, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 50 (H.B. 278), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 5 - Governmental Liability
Subchapter B. Tort Liability of Governmental Units
Section 101.021. Governmental Liability
Section 101.0211. No Liability for Joint Enterprise
Section 101.0215. Liability of a Municipality
Section 101.022. Duty Owed: Premise and Special Defects
Section 101.023. Limitation on Amount of Liability
Section 101.024. Exemplary Damages
Section 101.025. Waiver of Governmental Immunity; Permission to Sue
Section 101.026. Individual's Immunity Preserved
Section 101.027. Liability Insurance
Section 101.028. Workers' Compensation Insurance
Section 101.029. Liability for Certain Conduct of State Prison Inmates