Texas Special District Local Laws Code

§ 1045.064 — LIABILITY INSURANCE; INDEMNIFICATION

SD § 1045.064Title 3. HEALTH · Part A. HOSPITAL DISTRICTS · Ch. 1045. HUTCHINSON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT · Art. B. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

(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 liability that arises from performing a duty in that capacity; and

(2)agree to defend or indemnify the person with regard to a claim, cost, expense, or liability resulting from duties performed in that capacity.

(b)The board may establish a self-insurance program to fund an indemnity obligation under Subsection (a)(2).

Legislative history

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