SB 847 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to liability of a cavern entity for injuries arising from certain activities.

This bill creates limited liability for businesses operating commercial cavern areas (like guided cave tours) when visitors are injured during recreational or educational cavern activities. It requires cavern entities to post a specific warning sign at all entrances stating Texas law limits their liability for such injuries. However, entities remain liable for injuries caused by their negligence, known dangerous conditions, or failure to properly train staff. The law would apply only to injuries occurring after its effective date.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Apr 29, 2025
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Mar 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
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Mar 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendments
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Mar 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
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Feb 24, 2025
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Left pending in committee
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Feb 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
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Feb 13, 2025
Committee
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Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Donna Campbell
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