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Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 78B.003 — LIMITED LIABILITY FOR REFUSAL TO PROVIDE WELLNESS CHECK

CP § 78B.003Title 4. LIABILITY IN TORT · Ch. 78B. LIMITED LIABILITY FOR FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS CHECK AT CIVIL COMMITMENT FACILITY

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(a)A first responder is not required to perform a wellness check.
(b)A first responder is not liable for damages incurred from the first responder's refusal to perform a wellness check.
(c)A court shall immediately dismiss any action asserting a claim described by Subsection (b).

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 351 (S.B. 1179), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 78B.003 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.