Relating to the carrying of handguns by tactical medical professionals while on duty providing support to tactical units of law enforcement agencies.

Contracts

• Indemnification Review: Government entities are granted statutory immunity for acts committed by TMPs. Review all Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs). You must reject clauses requiring your private practice/EMS company to indemnify the LEA for firearm incidents.
• Insurance Riders: Standard medical malpractice and general liability policies generally exclude intentional acts and firearms usage. Because the statute defines shooting as "outside the scope of duty," standard vicarious liability protections may fail. Secure "Armed Security" or specific tactical riders immediately.

Hiring/Training

• Dual Credentialing: Personnel must hold a valid Texas License to Carry (LTC) AND the new TMP Certificate of Completion.
• Appointment Verification: You must obtain a formal letter of appointment from the head of the Law Enforcement Agency explicitly designating the employee as a TMP for "high-risk incidents."
• Annual Recertification: Unlike the standard 5-year LTC, the TMP certificate requires annual renewal. HR must implement a tracking system to flag expirations 60 days in advance.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Compliance Files: Maintain a dedicated file for every armed TMP containing:
• 1. Current Medical License (Physician/EMS).
• 2. Current Texas LTC.
• 3. Current TMP Certificate (issued by DPS).
• 4. LEA Appointment Letter.
• 5. Proof of Training Payment (must show payment by the individual).

Fees & Costs

• Payment Structure: Section 4(e) explicitly requires the *applicant* (the professional) to pay the costs of training and certification.
• Reimbursement Policy: If your organization intends to cover these costs, structure it as a post-payment reimbursement to the employee, not a direct payment to the certifying instructor, to align with the statutory language.