The bill, S.B. 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. It defines key terms such as "cavern activity," "cavern activity participant," and "cavern entity," and outlines that a cavern entity is not liable for injuries if a specific warning sign is posted at the entrance of the cavern area. This sign must inform participants that Texas law limits the liability of cavern entities for injuries or death resulting from cavern activities.

However, the bill specifies exceptions to this limited liability. A cavern entity remains liable for injuries that are proximately caused by its negligence concerning safety, for known dangerous conditions, or for failure to properly train employees involved in cavern activities. Additionally, the entity is liable for injuries intentionally caused by it. The changes in law will apply only to causes of action that accrue on or after the bill's effective date, which could be immediate or set for September 1, 2025, depending on legislative approval.

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