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TX SB847

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donna Campbell

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Limits liability for commercial cavern operators (owners/operators of natural caverns open for recreational or educational activities) for injuries, deaths, emotional distress, or property damage sustained by participants

  • Requires cavern entities to post warning signs at each cavern entrance citing Chapter 75C of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to qualify for liability protection

  • Liability protection does NOT apply when injuries result from: the cavern entity's negligence regarding safety, known or reasonably discoverable dangerous conditions, failure to properly train employees, or intentional harm

  • Applies only to causes of action accruing on or after the effective date

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

Legislative Description

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

Civil Remedies & Liabilities

Last Action

Not again placed on intent calendar

4/29/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/13/2025

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