Texas Local Government Code 375.004 – Governmental Agency; Tort Claims
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(a) A district is a governmental agency, a body politic and corporate, and a political subdivision of the state.
(b) A district is a unit of government for purposes of Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code (Texas Tort Claims Act), and operations of a district are considered to be essential governmental functions and not proprietary functions for all purposes, including the application of the Texas Tort Claims Act.
Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 375.004
- Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.