Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 671.002 - Limitation of Liability(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.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 671.002
Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 509,Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/2017.Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 412,Sec. 3, eff. 6/1/2017.Amended By Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 965, Sec. 9, eff. 6/16/1995.