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TX HB2613

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Caroline Harris Davila

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Water park entities (owners/operators of commercial water parks with pools, water slides, splash pads, lazy rivers, and associated facilities) receive limited liability protection for injuries, deaths, emotional distress, or property damage sustained by participants

  • Liability protection requires posting a warning sign in a clearly visible location at or near the water park entrance stating that Texas law limits the owner/operator's liability for injuries or death

  • Liability protection does NOT apply to injuries caused by: the water park's negligence regarding safety, known or reasonably knowable dangerous conditions, failure to properly train employees, or intentional harm

  • The law applies only to causes of action accruing on or after the effective date and is in addition to any other existing liability limitations

  • Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to liability of a water park entity for injuries arising from certain activities.

Civil Remedies & Liabilities

Last Action

Laid on the table subject to call

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence3/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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