Sec. 1701.456. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY. (a) The commission is not liable for civil damages for providing information contained in a report or statement maintained by the commission under this subchapter if the commission released the information as provided by this subchapter.
(b) A law enforcement agency, agency head, or other law enforcement official is not liable for civil damages for:
(1) a report made by that agency or person if the report is made in good faith; or
(2) making a person's information available to a hiring law enforcement agency under Section 1701.451.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1298 (H.B. 2677), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 834 (S.B. 24), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security
Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers
Subchapter J. Employment Records and Preemployment Procedure
Section 1701.451. Preemployment Procedure
Section 1701.452. Employment Termination Report
Section 1701.4521. License Suspension for Officer Dishonorably Discharged
Section 1701.4525. Petition for Correction of Report; Hearing
Section 1701.453. Maintenance of Reports and Statements
Section 1701.454. Confidentiality
Section 1701.456. Immunity From Liability