Sec. 1018.064. LIABILITY INSURANCE; INDEMNIFICATION. (a) For an officer, director, board appointee, member of the medical staff, or district employee, the board may:
(1) purchase and maintain liability insurance to protect the person from any liability that arises from performing a duty for the district or at a district facility; and
(2) enter into and perform an agreement to defend or indemnify the person with regard to a claim, cost, expense, or liability resulting from duties performed for the district or at a district facility.
(b) The board may establish a self-insurance program to fund an indemnity obligation.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Subtitle A - Hospital Districts
Chapter 1018 - Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District
Subchapter B. District Administration
Section 1018.051. Board Appointment; Term
Section 1018.052. Qualifications for Office
Section 1018.053. Bond; Record of Bond and Oath or Affirmation of Office
Section 1018.054. Board Vacancy
Section 1018.056. Compensation; Expenses
Section 1018.057. Voting Requirement
Section 1018.058. District Administrator
Section 1018.059. General Duties of District Administrator
Section 1018.060. Attorney; Assistant District Administrator
Section 1018.061. Employees; Appointment of Staff
Section 1018.0615. Employment of Physicians
Section 1018.062. Recruitment of Medical Staff and Employees