Sec. 76.0045. JUDICIAL RESPONSIBILITIES; IMMUNITY. (a) The responsibility of a judge described by Section 76.002 for personnel decisions is limited to the appointment of a department director and a fiscal officer.
(b) The responsibility of a judge described by Section 76.002 for budgetary decisions is limited to:
(1) appointment of a fiscal officer; and
(2) approval of the department's budget.
(c) A judge described by Section 76.002 has judicial immunity in a suit arising from:
(1) the performance of a duty described by Section 76.002(a); or
(2) the appointment of a department director or a fiscal officer or an act or failure to act by a department employee or by a department director or fiscal officer.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 255 (H.B. 1326), Sec. 4, eff. May 30, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Court Administration
Chapter 76 - Community Supervision and Corrections Departments
Section 76.002. Establishment of Departments
Section 76.003. Community Justice Council
Section 76.004. Department Director; Fiscal Officer
Section 76.0045. Judicial Responsibilities; Immunity
Section 76.005. Standards for Officers
Section 76.0051. Authorization to Carry Weapon
Section 76.006. Employee Status and Benefits
Section 76.007. Public Funds, Grants, and Gifts
Section 76.008. Financial Responsibilities of Counties
Section 76.009. Financial Responsibilities of Districts
Section 76.010. State Funds or Guarantees for Corrections Facilities
Section 76.011. Operation of Certain Services and Programs
Section 76.012. Reporting and Management Services
Section 76.014. Assessment and Enhancement of Defendant's Educational Skills
Section 76.015. Reimbursement Fee
Section 76.016. Victim Notification
Section 76.017. Treatment Alternative to Incarceration Program
Section 76.018. Application of Law Relating to Free Exercise of Religion