Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Local Government Code § 179.053: LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED.

Where this section sits in the code

LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
TITLE 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
SUBTITLE C. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 179. AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN FIRST RESPONDERS TO CARRY HANDGUN
SUBCHAPTER B. AUTHORITY AND REQUIREMENTS TO CARRY HANDGUN

A first responder shall maintain liability insurance coverage in an amount of at least $1 million if:

(1) the first responder carries a handgun while on duty; and

(2) the handgun is not an essential part of the first responder's duties.

Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1026 (H.B. 1069), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.

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