(a) In connection with intergovernmental, interlocal, or wholesale service contracts, including cooperative billing for any contract-based service, the district shall allocate costs of service ratably for the service, and the district shall secure indemnity from the contracting party to the extent allowed by law.(b) The district is a governmental unit, as that term is defined by Section 101.001(3), Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and, to the fullest extent provided by law, enjoys immunity from suit and liability, consistent with general law, the Texas Tort Claims Act, Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and Chapter 49, Water Code, including Section 49.066 of that code. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1057 (H.B. 1358), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2005.
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