Liability Insurance; Indemnification

Sec. 1070.066. LIABILITY INSURANCE; INDEMNIFICATION. (a) The board may defend or indemnify an officer, director, board appointee, medical staff member, or district employee against or from a claim, expense, or liability arising from duties performed in that capacity, including a duty performed at a district facility. (b) The board may purchase and maintain liability insurance coverage or establish a self-insurance program to fund an indemnity obligation under this section. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009. SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES