Tex. Gov't Code Section 421.062
Liability Under Interlocal Contract

(a)

In this section, “interlocal contract” has the meaning assigned by Section 791.003 (Definitions).

(b)

A state or local agency that furnishes a service related to a homeland security activity under an interlocal contract is immune from civil liability for any act or omission resulting in death, damage, or injury while acting under the interlocal contract if:

(1)

the interlocal contract expressly states that the furnishing state or local agency is not responsible for any civil liability that arises from the furnishing of a service under the contract; and

(2)

the state or local agency committed the act or omission while acting in good faith and in the course and scope of its functions to provide a service related to a homeland security activity.

(c)

This section may not be interpreted as a waiver of any immunity that might exist in the absence of an interlocal contract or a provision in an interlocal contract as set forth in Subsection (b).
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1312, Sec. 1, eff. June 21, 2003.

Source: Section 421.062 — Liability Under Interlocal Contract, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­421.­htm#421.­062 (accessed May 11, 2024).

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