Sec. 1701.708. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY. (a) A person who in good faith takes, or fails to take, action relating to the prescription of an epinephrine auto-injector to a law enforcement agency or the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by a peace officer is immune from civil or criminal liability or disciplinary action resulting from that action or failure to act, including:
(1) issuing an order for epinephrine auto-injectors;
(2) supervising or delegating the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector;
(3) possessing, maintaining, storing, or disposing of an epinephrine auto-injector;
(4) prescribing an epinephrine auto-injector;
(5) dispensing an epinephrine auto-injector;
(6) administering, or assisting in administering, an epinephrine auto-injector;
(7) providing, or assisting in providing, training, consultation, or advice in the development, adoption, or implementation of policies, guidelines, rules, or plans; or
(8) undertaking any other act permitted or required under this subchapter.
(b) The immunities and protections provided by this subchapter are in addition to other immunities or limitations of liability provided by law.
(c) Notwithstanding any other law, this subchapter does not create a civil, criminal, or administrative cause of action or liability or create a standard of care, obligation, or duty that provides a basis for a cause of action for an act or omission under this subchapter.
(d) An act or omission described by this subchapter does not create a cause of action.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 653 (S.B. 1827), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security
Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers
Subchapter O. Emergency Administration of Epinephrine
Section 1701.702. Administration of Epinephrine
Section 1701.703. Prescription of Epinephrine
Section 1701.704. Maintenance and Administration of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Section 1701.705. Notification of Administration of Epinephrine Auto-Injector
Section 1701.706. Gifts, Grants, and Donations
Section 1701.707. Not Practice of Health Care