Texas Government Code 2254.1034 – Political Subdivision: Indemnification
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(a) A political subdivision may require an attorney or law firm selected under § 2254.1032 to indemnify or hold harmless the political subdivision from claims and liabilities resulting from negligent acts or omissions of the attorney or law firm or persons employed by the attorney or law firm.
(b) A political subdivision may not require an attorney or law firm selected under § 2254.1032 to indemnify, hold harmless, or, subject to Subsection (c), defend the political subdivision for claims or liabilities resulting from negligent acts or omissions of the political subdivision or its employees.
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 2254.1034
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
(c) Subsection (b) does not prevent an attorney or law firm selected under § 2254.1032 from defending the political subdivision or its employees in accordance with a contract for the defense of negligent acts or omissions of the political subdivision or its employees.