Section 2254.0031 - Indemnification(a) A state governmental entity may require a contractor selected under this subchapter to indemnify or hold harmless the state from claims and liabilities resulting from the negligent acts or omissions of the contractor or persons employed by the contractor. A state governmental entity may not require a contractor to indemnify, hold harmless, or defend the state for claims or liabilities resulting from the negligent acts or omissions of the state governmental entity or its employees.(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Sections 271.904(a)-(e) and (g), Local Government Code, apply to a contract for architectural or engineering services between an architect or engineer selected under this subchapter and a state agency as defined by Section 2052.101.Tex. Gov't. Code § 2254.0031
Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 879,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2017.Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1499, Sec. 1.37, eff. 9/1/1999.