Sec. 142.008. SALARY CONTINUATION PAYMENTS; SUBROGATION. (a) If a municipality pays benefits to a municipal employee under a salary continuation program when the employee is injured, the municipality is subrogated to the employee's right of recovery for personal injuries caused by the tortious conduct of a third party other than another employee of the same municipality.
(b) The subrogation extends only to payments made by the municipality.
(c) A municipality may not deny benefits under a salary continuation program because a municipal employee has a cause of action against a third party for personal injuries.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees
Subtitle A - Municipal Officers and Employees
Chapter 142 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of Municipal Officers and Employees
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 142.002. Two Platoon Fire System and Hours of Labor in Certain Municipalities
Section 142.003. Hospital and Medical Assistance for Police Reserve Force
Section 142.004. Payment of Hospitalization Costs for Peace Officers and Fire Fighters
Section 142.006. Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance for Peace Officers and Fire Fighters
Section 142.008. Salary Continuation Payments; Subrogation
Section 142.011. Educational Leave
Section 142.012. Overtime Compensation for Certain Police Department Officers and Civilian Employees
Section 142.013. Business Leave Time Account for Police Officers in Certain Municipalities
Section 142.014. Business Leave Time Account for Firefighters in Certain Municipalities