Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
OCCUPATIONS CODE |
Title 5. REGULATION OF FINANCIAL AND LEGAL SERVICES |
Subtitle A. FINANCIAL SERVICES |
Chapter 901. ACCOUNTANTS |
Subchapter D. BOARD POWERS AND DUTIES |
Sec. 901.162. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY
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(a) Each board member and each officer, director, or employee of a state agency, board, or commission is immune from liability arising out of a disclosure made to the board in connection with a complaint filed with the board.
(b) The board and each board member is immune from liability to a person for damages incident to:
(1) the board's investigation of the person; or
(2) any complaint, charge, or proceeding that results from the investigation.
(c) The state shall hold each board member, employee or agent of the board, and volunteer member of a constructive enforcement committee of the board harmless from any cost, damage, or attorney's fees arising from a claim or suit against that person for an action taken by the person in good faith in the discharge of the board's responsibilities.