Relating to liability protections for commercial space flight and exploration.

Contracts

• Participant Waivers: You must revise your "Agreement and Warning" documents immediately.
• Remove the signature line for a "competent witness." The statute no longer requires a witness for the waiver to be valid.
• Retain the 10-point bold type and separate document requirements.
• Crew Agreements: You must now administer Chapter 100A liability waivers to crew members. Previously, crew were excluded from the definition of "participant." They are now included and must sign the standard waiver to trigger liability shields.
• Subcontractor MSAs: Update Master Service Agreements to explicitly cite Texas CPRC Chapter 100A, Sec. 100A.005. This ensures that the federal reciprocal waivers (cross-waivers) are recognized as binding under Texas state law, protecting your vendors and subcontractors.

Hiring/Training

• Crew Onboarding: Integrate the execution of the Chapter 100A Liability Waiver into the pre-flight checklist for all employees and contractors serving as crew. This is a new step in the "fit for duty" process.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Document Segregation: Ensure the waiver remains a standalone document. Do not merge the waiver text into the general employment contract or flight services agreement, or you risk voiding the statutory protection.

Fees & Costs

• Insurance Leverage: There are no new state fees. However, you should contact your liability insurance carrier immediately. The statutory codification of cross-waivers reduces the aggregate risk profile for your subcontractors, providing leverage to negotiate premiums regarding third-party liability coverage.