Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 78A.002 · Chapter 78A. LIABILITY OF FIRST RESPONDERS FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
LIABILITY OF FIRST RESPONDER.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
A first responder who in good faith provides roadside assistance is not liable in civil damages for damage to the motor vehicle affected by the incident for which the roadside assistance is provided that is caused by an act or omission that occurs during the performance of the act of roadside assistance unless the act or omission constitutes gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1150 (H.B. 590), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.78A.htm
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