Ringside physicians in Texas are granted immunity from civil liability for acts within their responsibilities at combative sports events, except for.

This bill amends the Texas Occupations Code to add a new section granting immunity from civil liability to ringside physicians for actions taken within the scope of their responsibilities at combative sports events. The immunity does not apply if the physician's actions or omissions constitute gross negligence. The provision applies only to actions commenced after the effective date of the bill, which is either immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from the legislature or September 1, 2025, if the bill does not receive the necessary vote.

Ringside physicians in Texas are granted immunity from civil liability for acts within their responsibilities at combative sports events, except for.

This bill amends the Texas Occupations Code to add a new section granting immunity from civil liability to ringside physicians for actions taken within the scope of their responsibilities at combative sports events. The immunity does not apply if the physician's actions or omissions constitute gross negligence. The provision applies only to actions commenced after the effective date of the bill, which is either immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from the legislature or September 1, 2025, if the bill does not receive the necessary vote.