(a) On the adoption of a resolution by the commissioners courts of at least 10 counties in this state, the County Government Risk Management Pool is created to insure each county in this state that purchases coverage in the pool against liability for the acts or omissions of that county and the officials and employees of that county under the law.
(b) Any county in this state that meets the criteria established by the pool in its plan of operation may purchase coverage from the pool. The county may use county funds to pay any fees, contributions, or premiums required to be a part of the pool and to obtain coverage through the pool.