Sec. 254.008. CIVIL LIABILITY. (a) In the absence of fraud, conspiracy, or malice, a member of the board, a full-time or part-time employee of the board, a person who contracts with the board, a witness called to testify by the board, or a consultant or hearing officer appointed by the board is not liable or subject to suit in a civil action for any damage caused by the person for an investigation, report, recommendation, statement, evaluation, finding, order, or award made in the performance of the person's official duties.
(b) The purpose of this section is to protect the persons designated by Subsection (a) from being harassed and threatened with legal action while performing official duties.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.077(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 254 - Board Powers and Duties
Section 254.001. General Rulemaking Authority
Section 254.0011. Rules Relating to Control of Dental Practice
Section 254.002. Rules Regarding Advertising and Competitive Bidding
Section 254.003. Rules Regarding Infection Control
Section 254.0035. Rules Regarding Call Coverage Agreements
Section 254.005. Signature and Seal on License Required
Section 254.006. Board Records and Confidentiality of Records
Section 254.0065. Confidentiality of Certain Information Regarding Applicant or License Holder
Section 254.007. Records Regarding Persons Authorized to Practice
Section 254.008. Civil Liability
Section 254.009. Assistance of Prosecutor
Section 254.010. Monitoring of License Holder
Section 254.011. Agreement With Health and Human Services Commission
Section 254.012. Inclusion of Medicaid-Related Information in Annual Financial Report
Section 254.013. Peace Officers
Section 254.014. Use of Alternative Rulemaking and Dispute Resolution Procedures
Section 254.015. Use of Technology
Section 254.016. Information Provided to License Holders