101.056 – DISCRETIONARY POWERS. This chapter does not
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 101.056
Summary
This law clarifies that claims against governmental units are not applicable when the unit has discretion over whether to act or not. It protects governmental units from liability for decisions that are not mandated by law.
Excludes claims based on discretionary actions of governmental units.
Applies to both failure to act and decisions not to act.
Protects governmental units from liability in discretionary matters.
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