Under Texas law, a member or employee of the board is not liable in a civil action for acts performed in the course of official duties if which condition is met?

Under Texas law, a member or employee of the board is not liable in a civil action for acts performed in the course of official duties if which condition is met?

• A. In the absence of fraud, conspiracy, or malice.
• B. Regardless of any misconduct, board members are immune.
• C. Immunity applies only if the action is approved by a majority vote.
• D. Immunity applies only for actions performed outside official duties.

Answer: (A)

Texas law shields a member or employee of a state regulatory board from civil liability for acts done in the course of official duties, as long as there is no fraud, conspiracy, or malice involved. This means the immunity applies when actions are taken in good faith within official duties, but it does not apply if someone can show fraud, a coordinated conspiracy, or malicious intent behind the conduct. The protection does not hinge on majority approval or on actions taken outside official duties; those scenarios do not fit the conditions for immunity.

Texas law shields a member or employee of a state regulatory board from civil liability for acts done in the course of official duties, as long as there is no fraud, conspiracy, or malice involved. This means the immunity applies when actions are taken in good faith within official duties, but it does not apply if someone can show fraud, a coordinated conspiracy, or malicious intent behind the conduct. The protection does not hinge on majority approval or on actions taken outside official duties; those scenarios do not fit the conditions for immunity.