Texas Special District Local Laws Code

§ 1018.064 — LIABILITY INSURANCE; INDEMNIFICATION

SD § 1018.064Title 3. HEALTH · Part A. HOSPITAL DISTRICTS · Ch. 1018. DALLAM-HARTLEY COUNTIES HOSPITAL DISTRICT · Art. B. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

Statute text

View on source

(a)For an officer, director, board appointee, member of the medical staff, or district employee, the board may:

(1)purchase and maintain liability insurance to protect the person from any liability that arises from performing a duty for the district or at a district facility; and

(2)enter into and perform an agreement to defend or indemnify the person with regard to a claim, cost, expense, or liability resulting from duties performed for the district or at a district facility.

(b)The board may establish a self-insurance program to fund an indemnity obligation.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.