Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Occupations Code § 2052.255: IMMUNITY FOR RINGSIDE PHYSICIANS.

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OCCUPATIONS CODE
TITLE 13. SPORTS, AMUSEMENTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
SUBTITLE B. SPORTS
CHAPTER 2052. COMBATIVE SPORTS
SUBCHAPTER F. OTHER COMBATIVE SPORT REGULATIONS

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, a ringside physician is immune from civil liability arising from acts within the scope of the physician's responsibilities at a combative sports event.

(b) The immunity from civil liability provided by Subsection (a) does not apply to a cause of action arising from an act or omission constituting gross negligence of the physician.

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 142 (S.B. 842), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2025.

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