House Bill No. 1990 proposes an amendment to Chapter 75 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, specifically by adding Section 75.0065, which limits the liability of owners, lessees, and occupants of nonagricultural land. The new section defines key terms such as "federal law enforcement officer," "firefighter," "peace officer," and "trespasser." It establishes that these landowners are not liable for damages or injuries resulting from the actions of peace officers, federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, trespassers, or third parties who enter the land without permission, as well as damages caused by wildlife or acts of God. However, the bill clarifies that this limitation does not apply in cases of willful or wanton acts or gross negligence by the landowner, lessee, or occupant.

The bill stipulates that the provisions of Section 75.0065 will only apply to causes of action that accrue on or after the effective date of the Act. The Act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the Texas Legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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