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2021 Texas Statutes
Occupations Code
Title 3 - Health Professions
Subtitle D - Dentistry
Chapter 254 - Board Powers and Duties
Section 254.008. Civil Liability

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TX Occ Code § 254.008 (2021)
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Sec. 254.008. CIVIL LIABILITY. (a) In the absence of fraud, conspiracy, or malice, a member of the board, a full-time or part-time employee of the board, a person who contracts with the board, a witness called to testify by the board, or a consultant or hearing officer appointed by the board is not liable or subject to suit in a civil action for any damage caused by the person for an investigation, report, recommendation, statement, evaluation, finding, order, or award made in the performance of the person's official duties.

(b) The purpose of this section is to protect the persons designated by Subsection (a) from being harassed and threatened with legal action while performing official duties.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.077(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

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