Texas Local Government Code

§ 179.053 — LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED

LG § 179.053Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Part C. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT · Ch. 179. AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN FIRST RESPONDERS TO CARRY HANDGUN · Art. B. AUTHORITY AND REQUIREMENTS TO CARRY HANDGUN

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A first responder shall maintain liability insurance coverage in an amount of at least $1 million if:

(1)the first responder carries a handgun while on duty; and

(2)the handgun is not an essential part of the first responder's duties.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1026 (H.B. 1069), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.