Sec. 74.152. UNLICENSED MEDICAL PERSONNEL. Persons not licensed or certified in the healing arts who in good faith administer emergency care as emergency medical service personnel are not liable in civil damages for an act performed in administering the care unless the act is wilfully or wantonly negligent. This section applies without regard to whether the care is provided for or in expectation of remuneration.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Renumbered from Sec. 74.002 and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 204, Sec. 10.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Chapter 74 - Medical Liability
Section 74.151. Liability for Emergency Care
Section 74.152. Unlicensed Medical Personnel
Section 74.153. Standard of Proof in Cases Involving Emergency Medical Care
Section 74.154. Jury Instructions in Cases Involving Emergency Medical Care
Section 74.155. Liability of Physicians, Health Care Providers, and First Responders During Pandemic