Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code - CIV PRAC & REM § 79.0031. Liability of Volunteer Health Care Provider or Health Care Institution

(1) “Health care institution” has the meaning assigned by Section 74.001.

(2) “Volunteer health care provider” has the meaning assigned by Section 84.003.  The term includes an individual who is not affiliated with a charitable organization.

(1) in relation to an incident that is a man-made or natural disaster that endangers or threatens to endanger individuals, property, or the environment;  and

(2) within the scope of the provider's practice under the laws of this state.

(1) the provider is immune from civil liability under Subsection (b);  and

(2) the institution does not have an expectation of compensation from or on behalf of the recipient of the care, assistance, or advice in excess of reimbursement for expenses incurred by the institution in connection with the provision of the care, assistance, or advice.