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Texas Human Resources Code - HUM RES § 142.005. Administration of Medication;  Immunity From Liability

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) On the adoption of policies concerning the administration of medication to juveniles by authorized employees, the juvenile board and any authorized employee of a program or facility operated by the juvenile board are not liable for damages arising from the administration of medication to a juvenile if:

(1) the program or facility administrator has received a written request to administer the medication from the parent, legal guardian, or other person having legal control over the juvenile;  and

(2) when administering prescription medication, the medication appears to be in the original container and to be properly labeled.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) damages arising from the administration of medication that is not in accordance with the prescription issued by a medical practitioner;  or

(2) an act or omission of a person administering medication if the act or omission is:

(A) reckless or intentional;

(B) done wilfully, wantonly, or with gross negligence;  or

(C) done with conscious indifference or reckless disregard for the safety of others.

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