Texas HB2260 establishes personal liability for elected state officers who violate whistleblower protection laws.

Texas HB2260 amends the Government Code to add a new section on the personal liability of elected state officers. It specifies that such officers are personally liable for any amount awarded to a public employee in a whistleblower protection lawsuit if the officer directed the entity to take adverse personnel actions against the employee in violation of the law. The officer cannot use official immunity or other forms of immunity as a defense, nor can they be indemnified by the state. This provision applies to pending or future actions under Chapter 554, Government Code.

Texas HB2260 establishes personal liability for elected state officers who violate whistleblower protection laws.

Texas HB2260 amends the Government Code to add a new section on the personal liability of elected state officers. It specifies that such officers are personally liable for any amount awarded to a public employee in a whistleblower protection lawsuit if the officer directed the entity to take adverse personnel actions against the employee in violation of the law. The officer cannot use official immunity or other forms of immunity as a defense, nor can they be indemnified by the state. This provision applies to pending or future actions under Chapter 554, Government Code.