Tex.
Gov't Code Section 612.005
Liability Insurance for Law Enforcement Motor Vehicles of Political Subdivision
(a)
In this section, “law enforcement officer” means a peace officer as defined by Article 2.12 (Who Are Peace Officers), Code of Criminal Procedure, or other law.(a)
In this section, “law enforcement officer” means a peace officer as defined by Article 2A.001 (Peace Officers Generally), Code of Criminal Procedure, or other law.(b)
The governing body of a political subdivision shall provide for insuring each law enforcement officer appointed or employed by the political subdivision against liability to third persons arising out of the officer’s operation of a motor vehicle owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the political subdivision at any time that the officer is authorized to operate the vehicle, including times that the officer is authorized to operate the vehicle while off duty.(c)
The motor vehicle liability coverage must be in amounts not less than those required by Subchapter D (Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance; Requirements), Chapter 601 (Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act), Transportation Code, to establish financial responsibility.(d)
A political subdivision may satisfy this section by:(1)
electing to be self-insured under Chapter 2259 (Self-insurance by Governmental Units);(2)
entering into a risk retention group, risk management pool, or interlocal contract with other political subdivisions under Chapter 119 (County Government Liability Insurance Pool), Local Government Code, or Chapter 791 or 2259; or(3)
providing for coverage by an insurance company authorized to write motor vehicle liability insurance coverage.(e)
The policy may exclude coverage for operation of a motor vehicle in the commission of a criminal offense other than a traffic offense.
Source:
Section 612.005 — Liability Insurance for Law Enforcement Motor Vehicles of Political Subdivision, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.612.htm#612.005 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
