Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
Title 9. SAFETY |
Subtitle B. EMERGENCIES |
Chapter 771. STATE ADMINISTRATION OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS |
Subchapter C. ADMINISTRATION OF STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS |
Sec. 771.053. LIABILITY OF SERVICE PROVIDERS AND CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICERS
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(a) A service provider of telecommunications service involved in providing 9-1-1 service, a manufacturer of equipment used in providing 9-1-1 service, or an officer or employee of a service provider involved in providing 9-1-1 service is not liable for any claim, damage, or loss arising from the provision of 9-1-1 service unless the act or omission proximately causing the claim, damage, or loss constitutes gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct.
(b) A member of the commission or of the governing body of a public agency is not liable for any claim, damage, or loss arising from the provision of 9-1-1 service unless the act or omission causing the claim, damage, or loss violates a statute or ordinance applicable to the action.