Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code
§ 79.0031 — LIABILITY OF VOLUNTEER HEALTH CARE PROVIDER OR HEALTH CARE INSTITUTION
CP § 79.0031Title 4. LIABILITY IN TORT · Ch. 79. LIABILITY OF PERSONS ASSISTING IN HAZARDOUS OR DANGEROUS SITUATIONS
Statute text
View on source(a)In this section:
(1)"Health care institution" has the meaning assigned by Section 74.001.
(2)"Volunteer health care provider" has the meaning assigned by Section 84.003. The term includes an individual who is not affiliated with a charitable organization.
(b)Except in the case of reckless conduct or intentional, wilful, or wanton misconduct, a volunteer health care provider is immune from civil liability for an act or omission that occurs in giving care, assistance, or advice if the care, assistance, or advice is provided:
(1)in relation to an incident that is a man-made or natural disaster that endangers or threatens to endanger individuals, property, or the environment; and
(2)within the scope of the provider's practice under the laws of this state.
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Legislative history
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 74 (S.B. 752), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.