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TX SB847
Bill
Status
1/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Donna Campbell
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Applies only to causes of action accruing on or after the effective date
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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