Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB5624 enacts an immediate statutory liability shield for motorized off-road vehicle entities, protecting them from claims involving injuries inherent to the activity. However, this protection is conditional: it is void if mandatory signage is not posted, and it explicitly excludes liability protection for claims arising from employee training failures or rental vehicle defects.
Rep. Brad Buckley·House Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Significant regulatory changes (effective 2025-06-20). Review with your legal and compliance teams to understand implications.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about HB5624
HB5624 enacts an immediate statutory liability shield for motorized off-road vehicle entities, protecting them from claims involving injuries inherent to the activity. However, this protection is conditional: it is void if mandatory signage is not posted, and it explicitly excludes liability protection for claims arising from employee training failures or rental vehicle defects.
HB5624 was authored by Texas Representative Brad Buckley during the Regular Session.
HB5624 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
The regulatory priority for HB5624 is rated as "critical". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB5624 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB5624 addresses topics including amusements, games, sports, civil remedies & liabilities, vehicles & traffic, vehicles & traffic--general and signs.
Key dates for HB5624: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB5624 establishes the following penalties: civil penalty of Loss of Statutory Liability Shield for Failure to post the specific warning signage required by Sec. 75E.003 results in the forfeiture of limited liability protections against personal injury or property damage claims.. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
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