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Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 78A.002 — LIABILITY OF FIRST RESPONDER

CP § 78A.002Title 4. LIABILITY IN TORT · Ch. 78A. LIABILITY OF FIRST RESPONDERS FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

Statute text

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A first responder who in good faith provides roadside assistance is not liable in civil damages for damage to the motor vehicle affected by the incident for which the roadside assistance is provided that is caused by an act or omission that occurs during the performance of the act of roadside assistance unless the act or omission constitutes gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1150 (H.B. 590), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.

Source: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 78A.002 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.