Texas Occupations Code

§ 204.2045 — VOLUNTEER CARE AND SERVICES PERFORMED DURING DISASTER

OC § 204.2045Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS · Part C. OTHER PROFESSIONS PERFORMING MEDICAL PROCEDURES · Ch. 204. PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS · Art. E. PRACTICE BY LICENSE HOLDER

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(a)The supervision and delegation requirements of this chapter and Subtitle B do not apply to medical tasks performed by a physician assistant:

(1)during a disaster under the state emergency management plan adopted under Section 418.042, Government Code;

(2)during a disaster declared by the governor or United States government; or

(3)as a volunteer for a charitable organization or at a public or private event, including a religious event, sporting event, community event, or health fair. (a-1) This section does not apply to medical tasks performed by a physician assistant for compensation or other remuneration.

(b)A physician assistant performing medical tasks under this section:

(1)is entitled to the immunity from liability provided by Section 74.151, Civil Practice and Remedies Code; and

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Legislative history

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1053 (H.B. 1978), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.