Sec. 2254.1034. POLITICAL SUBDIVISION: INDEMNIFICATION. (a) A political subdivision may require an attorney or law firm selected under Section 2254.1032 to indemnify or hold harmless the political subdivision from claims and liabilities resulting from negligent acts or omissions of the attorney or law firm or persons employed by the attorney or law firm.
(b) A political subdivision may not require an attorney or law firm selected under Section 2254.1032 to indemnify, hold harmless, or, subject to Subsection (c), defend the political subdivision for claims or liabilities resulting from negligent acts or omissions of the political subdivision or its employees.
(c) Subsection (b) does not prevent an attorney or law firm selected under Section 2254.1032 from defending the political subdivision or its employees in accordance with a contract for the defense of negligent acts or omissions of the political subdivision or its employees.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 857 (H.B. 2826), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - State and Local Contracts and Fund Management
Chapter 2254 - Professional and Consulting Services
Subchapter C. Contingent Fee Contract for Legal Services
Section 2254.102. Applicability
Section 2254.103. State Governmental Entity: Contract Approval; Signature
Section 2254.1032. Political Subdivision: Selection of Provider
Section 2254.1034. Political Subdivision: Indemnification
Section 2254.1036. Political Subdivision: Contract Notice; Approval by Governing Body
Section 2254.1037. Political Subdivision: Contract as Public Information
Section 2254.1038. Political Subdivision: Attorney General Review of Contract
Section 2254.104. Time and Expense Records Required; Final Statement
Section 2254.105. Certain General Contract Requirements
Section 2254.106. Contract Requirements: Computation of Contingent Fee; Reimbursement of Expenses
Section 2254.107. Mixed Hourly and Contingent Fee Contracts; Reimbursement for Subcontracted Work
Section 2254.108. Fee Payment and Expense Reimbursement