Texas HB2680 regulates pilot liability for Matagorda and Lavaca Bays, limiting liability to $1,000 for pilot errors.

Texas HB2680 amends the Transportation Code to regulate the liability of pilots performing services on Matagorda and Lavaca Bays. The bill limits a pilot's liability to $1,000 for damage or loss caused by the pilot's error, omission, fault, or neglect in performing pilot services. This limitation does not apply to cases of wilful misconduct or gross negligence. The bill also ensures that pilots are not liable for acts or omissions of other pilots or organizations of pilots. The changes apply to acts or omissions occurring after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2680 regulates pilot liability for Matagorda and Lavaca Bays, limiting liability to $1,000 for pilot errors.

Texas HB2680 amends the Transportation Code to regulate the liability of pilots performing services on Matagorda and Lavaca Bays. The bill limits a pilot's liability to $1,000 for damage or loss caused by the pilot's error, omission, fault, or neglect in performing pilot services. This limitation does not apply to cases of wilful misconduct or gross negligence. The bill also ensures that pilots are not liable for acts or omissions of other pilots or organizations of pilots. The changes apply to acts or omissions occurring after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.