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Texas Occupations Code § 2052.255

Immunity for Ringside Physicians

Combative Sports · 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.

Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.

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Legislative history

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