Sec. 161.112. INDEMNIFICATION FOR LEGAL EXPENSES. If a present or former employee of the department who was involved in activities related to the provision of guardianship services under this subchapter is criminally prosecuted for conduct related to the person's misfeasance or nonfeasance in the course and scope of the person's employment and is found not guilty after a trial or appeal or if the complaint or indictment is dismissed without a plea of guilty or nolo contendere being entered, the department may indemnify the person or the person's estate for the reasonable attorney's fees incurred in defense of the prosecution up to a maximum of $10,000.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 268 (S.B. 6), Sec. 3.04, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 11 - Aging, Community-Based, and Long-Term Care Services
Chapter 161 - Department of Aging and Disability Services
Subchapter E. Guardianship Services
Section 161.101. Guardianship Services
Section 161.102. Referral to Guardianship Program, Court, or Other Person
Section 161.103. Contract for Guardianship Services
Section 161.104. Quality Assurance Program
Section 161.106. Guardianship Powers and Duties
Section 161.107. Exemption From Guardianship Bonds, Certain Costs, Fees, and Expenses
Section 161.108. Successor Guardian
Section 161.109. Access to Records or Documents
Section 161.110. Legal Representation of Department
Section 161.111. Confidentiality and Disclosure of Information