(a) Unless otherwise provided by this code or other law:
(1) the duties and liabilities of a carrier in this state and the remedies against the carrier are the same as prescribed by the common law; and
(2) a carrier for hire may not limit its common-law liability, unless the limitation is in conspicuous writing in a written arrangement for transportation, including a bill of lading or contract for transportation.
(b) This chapter does not prohibit a carrier from requiring notice to be given under Section 16.071, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
Official text of the Texas Transportation Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.