Sec. 81.007. LIMITED IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY. (a) A person who, in good faith, makes a report required by Section 81.006 is immune from civil or criminal liability resulting from the filing of that report.
(b) Reporting under this chapter is presumed to be done in good faith.
(c) The immunity provided by this section does not apply to liability resulting from sexual exploitation by a mental health services provider of a patient or former patient.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 573, Sec. 2.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Chapter 81 - Sexual Exploitation by Mental Health Services Provider
Section 81.002. Sexual Exploitation Cause of Action
Section 81.003. Liability of Employer
Section 81.006. Duty to Report
Section 81.007. Limited Immunity From Liability
Section 81.008. Admission of Evidence
Section 81.010. Injunctive Relief Against Governmental Units