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Emergency Law Inventory | Full Law Text

Law Number

Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code 74.152

Summary Title

Good Samaritan Law: Unlicensed Medical Personnel

Summary

An individual who is not a licensed or certified health care provider and who, in good faith, provides emergency care as an emergency medical service member will not be held legally responsible. They can be held legally responsible if acting with extreme carelessness or intent to cause harm. Generally, Good Samaritan laws only offer protection for those individuals who provide care during spontaneous emergencies unrelated to volunteer deployment.

Full Title

Unlicensed Medical Personnel

Full Text

Persons not licensed or certified in the healing arts who in good faith administer emergency care as emergency medical service personnel are not liable in civil damages for an act performed in administering the care unless the act is wilfully or wantonly negligent. This section applies without regard to whether the care is provided for or in expectation of remuneration.

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