Texas HB4157 establishes liability protections for commercial space flight and exploration.

Texas HB4157 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to redefine "space flight participant" and enforce reciprocal waivers of claims for space flight activities. It mandates that agreements waiving claims must be in writing, separate from other agreements, printed in bold type, and signed by the participant and their heirs. The law applies to causes of action accruing after the effective date, September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4157 establishes liability protections for commercial space flight and exploration.

Texas HB4157 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to redefine "space flight participant" and enforce reciprocal waivers of claims for space flight activities. It mandates that agreements waiving claims must be in writing, separate from other agreements, printed in bold type, and signed by the participant and their heirs. The law applies to causes of action accruing after the effective date, September 1, 2025.