79R2059 DAK-D

By:  Smithee                                                      H.B. No. 337


A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 75.001(3), Civil Practice and Remedies Code, is amended to read as follows: (3) "Recreation" means an activity such as: (A) hunting; (B) fishing; (C) swimming; (D) boating; (E) camping; (F) picnicking; (G) hiking; (H) pleasure driving, including off-road motorcycling and the use of all-terrain vehicles; (I) nature study, including bird-watching; (J) cave exploration; (K) waterskiing and other water sports; or (L) any other activity associated with enjoying nature or the outdoors. SECTION 2. This Act applies only to a cause of action that accrues on or after the effective date of this Act. An action that accrued before the effective date of this Act is governed by the law applicable to the action immediately before the effective date of this Act, and that law is continued in effect for that purpose. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2005.