Texas § HS.768.002 - PROTECTIVE GEAR REQUIRED FOR CHILDREN ENGAGING IN CERTAIN RODEO ACTIVITIES
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§ HS.768.002. PROTECTIVE GEAR REQUIRED FOR CHILDREN ENGAGING IN CERTAIN RODEO ACTIVITIES
PROTECTIVE GEAR REQUIRED FOR CHILDREN ENGAGING IN CERTAIN RODEO ACTIVITIES. (a) A child may not engage in, and a parent or legal guardian of the child may not knowingly or recklessly permit the child to engage in, bull riding, including engaging in bull riding outside a rodeo for the purpose of practicing bull riding, unless the child is wearing a bull riding helmet and a protective vest. (b) To satisfy the requirements of this section, a helmet or protective vest must meet the standards adopted under Section 768.004 . (c) In a cause of action in which damages are sought for injuries or death suffered by a child in connection with bull riding, the failure of the child or of the parent or legal guardian of the child to comply with this chapter does not constitute responsibility causing or contributing to the cause of the child's injuries or death for purposes of Chapter 33 , Civil Practice and Remedies Code. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 868 (S.B. 2505 ), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
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