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

Tex. Natural Resources Code § 91.953: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE.

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NATURAL RESOURCES CODE
TITLE 3. OIL AND GAS
SUBTITLE B. CONSERVATION AND REGULATION OF OIL AND GAS
CHAPTER 91. PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE
SUBCHAPTER U. OIL OR GAS EMERGENCIES

(a) Except in the case of gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct, a person is immune from civil liability for an act or omission that occurs in giving assistance, advice, or resources, including the use of the person's assets, employees, or contractors, with respect to the response to an oil or gas emergency:

(1) that is declared under Section 91.952; and

(2) in which the assistance, advice, or resources are provided at the request of an authorized representative of a state, local, or federal agency.

(b) The immunities provided by this section are in addition to any other immunity or limitations of liability provided by law.

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 190 (S.B. 1759), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.

Collected 2026-08-27T01:47:28Z. Source file · JSON

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