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Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 5.001. Duties, Liabilities, and Remedies of Carrier

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Unless otherwise provided by this code or other law:

(1) the duties and liabilities of a carrier in this state and the remedies against the carrier are the same as prescribed by the common law; and

(2) a carrier for hire may not limit its common-law liability, unless the limitation is in conspicuous writing in a written arrangement for transportation, including a bill of lading or contract for transportation.

(b) This chapter does not prohibit a carrier from requiring notice to be given under Section 16.071, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

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