Tex. Gov't Code Section 79.020
Immunity from Liability

A member of the board performing duties on behalf of the board is not liable for damages arising from an act or omission within the scope of those duties.

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 984 (H.B. 1754), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.

Source: Section 79.020 — Immunity from Liability, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.79.htm#79.020 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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Original Source: Section 79.020 — Immunity from Liability, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.79.htm#79.020 (last accessed May 10, 2025).

Tex. Gov't Code Section 79.020 Immunity from Liability

Tex. Gov't Code Section 79.020
Immunity from Liability