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Tex. Health & Safety Code § 671.002

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Grotti v. State (2006)

Most recently applied in Grotti v. State (November 2006)

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff

(a) A physician who determines death in accordance with Section 671.001(b) or a registered nurse, including an advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant who determines death in accordance with Section 671.001(d) is not liable for civil damages or subject to criminal prosecution for the physician's, registered nurse's, or physician assistant's actions or the actions of others based on the determination of death.

(b) A person who acts in good faith in reliance on a physician's, registered nurse's, or physician assistant's determination of death is not liable for civil damages or subject to criminal prosecution for the person's actions.

Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.