Tex. Bus. & Com. Code Section 108.003
Liability for Property Damages

(a)

Governmental immunity from suit and from liability is waived and the department or agency of a canine unit may be held liable to the owner or operator of a commercial lodging establishment or restaurant for any damages to the premises caused by the service canine.

(b)

The handler of a search and rescue canine is liable to the owner or operator of a commercial lodging establishment or restaurant for any damages to the premises caused by the service canine.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 579 (H.B. 3487), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Redesignated from Business and Commerce Code, Chapter 106 (Internet Dating Safety Act) by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 22.001(4), eff. September 1, 2013.

Source: Section 108.003 — Liability for Property Damages, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/BC/htm/BC.­108.­htm#108.­003 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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