Senate Bill No. 847 introduces Chapter 75C to the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, establishing limited liability for cavern entities regarding injuries sustained by participants in cavern activities. The bill defines key terms such as "cavern activity," "cavern activity participant," and "cavern entity," and outlines that a cavern entity will not be liable for injuries if a proper warning sign is posted at the entrance of the cavern area. However, liability is retained in cases of negligence, known dangerous conditions, improper training of employees, or intentional harm caused by the cavern entity.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the warning sign must clearly state that Texas law limits the liability of cavern entities for injuries or death resulting from cavern activities. The provisions of this Act will apply only to causes of action that arise on or after its effective date, which will be immediate if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses, or otherwise will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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