Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 75.0025 — LIMITED LIABILITY OF PERSONS ALLOWING CERTAIN USES OF LAND

CP § 75.0025Title 4. LIABILITY IN TORT · Ch. 75. LIMITATION OF LANDOWNERS' LIABILITY

Statute text

(a)In this section, "community garden" means the premises used for recreational gardening by a group of people residing in a neighborhood or community for the purpose of providing fresh produce for the benefit of the residents of the neighborhood or community.

(b)An owner, lessee, or occupant of land that gives permission to another person to enter and use the land as a community garden does not by giving that permission:

(1)ensure that the premises are safe; or

(2)assume responsibility or incur any liability for:

(A)damages arising from or related to any bodily or other personal injury to or death of any person who enters the premises for a purpose related to a community garden;

(B)property damage sustained by any person who enters the premises for a purpose related to a community garden; or

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 679 (H.B. 262), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.