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 bill stipulates that these individuals 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 new legal definitions introduced in the bill include terms such as "federal law enforcement officer," "firefighter," "peace officer," and "trespasser," which help to clarify the scope of the liability limitations. The provisions of this section will only apply to causes of action that accrue on or after the effective date of the Act, which will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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