(a) The program shall administer a self-insurance pool to provide general liability coverage for CIPBMs who are residents of this state.
(b) The coverage must indemnify a participating CIPBM for liability arising from a prescribed burn. The coverage limits provided must be the minimum amounts required for purposes of Section 153.082, Natural Resources Code.
(c) The self-insurance pool may not provide coverage for a risk other than prescribed burning conducted by a participating CIPBM. Prohibited coverage includes:
(1) workers' compensation;
(2) automobile liability; and
(3) errors and omissions or professional liability.
(d) Self-insurance coverage provided under this section may be funded only from money available from the fund.
(e) The director of the service may recommend:
(1) requirements for participation in coverage under this section; and
(2) equipment and safety standards for the prescribed burns to be covered under this section.
Official text of the Texas Insurance Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.