Sec. 1045.064. 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 liability that arises from performing a duty in that capacity; and
(2) agree to defend or indemnify the person with regard to a claim, cost, expense, or liability resulting from duties performed in that capacity.
(b) The board may establish a self-insurance program to fund an indemnity obligation under Subsection (a)(2).
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 1045 - Hutchinson County Hospital District
Subchapter B. District Administration
Section 1045.051. Board Election and Appointment; Term
Section 1045.052. Notice of Election
Section 1045.053. Qualifications for Office
Section 1045.054. Board Vacancy
Section 1045.056. Compensation; Expenses
Section 1045.057. Voting Requirement
Section 1045.058. Administrators
Section 1045.059. General Duties of District Administrator
Section 1045.060. Attorney; Assistant Administrators
Section 1045.061. Employees; Appointment of Staff
Section 1045.062. Recruitment of Medical Staff and Employees
Section 1045.063. Health Care Educational Programs