Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 92A.002 — LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

CP § 92A.002Title 4. LIABILITY IN TORT · Ch. 92A. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR REMOVING CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

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A person who, by force or otherwise, enters a motor vehicle for the purpose of removing a vulnerable individual from the vehicle is immune from civil liability for damages resulting from that entry or removal if the person:

(1)determines that:

(A)the motor vehicle is locked; or

(B)there is no reasonable method for the individual to exit the motor vehicle without assistance;

(2)has a good faith and reasonable belief, based on known circumstances, that entry into the motor vehicle is necessary to avoid imminent harm to the individual;

(3)before entering the motor vehicle, ensures that law enforcement is notified or 911 is called if the person is not a law enforcement officer or other first responder;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 694 (H.B. 478), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.