Section 92A.002 - Limitation of Liability A person who, by force or otherwise, enters a motor vehicle for the purpose of removing a vulnerable individual from the vehicle is immune from civil liability for damages resulting from that entry or removal if the person:
(1) determines that: (A) the motor vehicle is locked; or(B) there is no reasonable method for the individual to exit the motor vehicle without assistance;(2) has a good faith and reasonable belief, based on known circumstances, that entry into the motor vehicle is necessary to avoid imminent harm to the individual;(3) before entering the motor vehicle, ensures that law enforcement is notified or 911 is called if the person is not a law enforcement officer or other first responder;(4) uses no more force to enter the motor vehicle and remove the individual than is necessary; and(5) remains with the individual in a safe location that is in reasonable proximity to the motor vehicle until a law enforcement officer or other first responder arrives.Tex. Civ. Prac. and Rem. Code § 92A.002
Added by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 694,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2017.