Texas § 815.512 PROTECTION FROM DOUBLE OR MULTIPLE LIABILITY.

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§ 815.512 — PROTECTION FROM DOUBLE OR MULTIPLE LIABILITY.

Texas § 815.512

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Tex. Government Code Code Ann. § 815.512 (2026).

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Sec. 815.512. PROTECTION FROM DOUBLE OR MULTIPLE LIABILITY.

(a)The executive director may cause an action for interpleader concerning a claim to be filed on behalf of the retirement system in a district court in Travis County to protect the system from double or multiple liability if the executive director determines that a claim may expose the retirement system to such liability.

(b)A person may not pursue a counterclaim or other cause of action against the retirement system, a trustee, officer, or employee of the retirement system, or a carrier or administering firm for the retirement system in connection with a transaction or occurrence related to the interpleader action.

(c)A person who violates Subsection (b) is liable for the costs and attorney's fees incurred by the retirement sy

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Sec. 815.512. PROTECTION FROM DOUBLE OR MULTIPLE LIABILITY. (a) The executive director may cause an action for interpleader concerning a claim to be filed on behalf of the retirement system in a district court in Travis County to protect the system from double or multiple liability if the executive director determines that a claim may expose the retirement system to such liability.
(b) A person may not pursue a counterclaim or other cause of action against the retirement system, a trustee, officer, or employee of the retirement system, or a carrier or administering firm for the retirement system in connection with a transaction or occurrence related to the interpleader action.
(c) A person who violates Subsection (b) is liable for the costs and attorney's fees incurred by the retirement system, a trustee, officer, or employee of the retirement system, or a carrier or administering firm for the retirement system as a result of the violation.

Legislative History

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1048, Sec. 23, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (H.B. 2559 ), Sec. 24, eff. September 1, 2009.