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Current as of April 14, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) A sports official who is engaged in an athletic competition is not liable for civil damages, including personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, or other loss related to any act, error, or omission that results from a risk inherent in the nature of the competitive activity in which the claimant chose to participate unless the act, error, or omission constitutes:
(1) gross negligence; or
(2) wanton, wilful, or intentional misconduct.
(b) Whether a risk is inherent in the nature of a competitive activity is dependent upon:
(1) the nature of the sport in question;
(2) the conduct that is generally accepted in the sport; and
(3) whether the harm occurred during the pursuit of the purposes of the competition.
(c) A mere violation of the rules of play of an athletic competition or failing to call a penalty, missing a call, or failing to enforce competition rules cannot in itself form the basis for liability under this chapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code - CIV PRAC & REM § 94.002. Liability of Sports Official - last updated April 14, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/civil-practice-and-remedies-code/civ-prac-rem-sect-94-002/
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