Are liability waivers enforceable in Texas?

Liability waivers can be enforced under the jurisdiction of the State of Texas as long as the necessary requirements are met. The most important of these is the exact notice within the document that the Releasor is waiving his or her rights in exchange for compensation in services, money, goods, etc.

What are the requirements for a liability waiver in Texas?

In addition to identifying the parties, it’s necessary to detail both negligence and gross negligence in order to fully exempt liability in Texas. In short, the document must denote not only the waiver of liability and the reason you’ll be covered, but it must also express your desire to be exempt from your own negligence.

Where to get a liability waiver form in Texas?

This type of document can be drafted by any person (legal professional or not) as long as it complies with all the requirements of the state of Texas. You may use PandaDoc’s free Liability waiver form in Texas which you can fill out, sign, notarize online and download in PDF.

What makes the form valid in Texas?

Although there are multiple issues that must be fulfilled around the presentation of the document, the most important for the agreement to be valid are: that the document has been duly signed before any fact by both parties and that it’s perfectly drafted.

Liability Waiver Form Texas

Prepared for:

[Releasee.FirstName][Releasee.LastName]

[Releasee.Company]

Created by:

[Releasor.FirstName][Releasor.LastName]

[Releasor.Company]

1. Identification of the Parties

1.1 State.

This document has validation within the state of Texas which will be the place where the matter will take place.

1.2 Date.

This release of liability was made on [Document.CreatedDate] between:

1.3 Names of parties involved.

Releasor:[Releasor.FirstName][Releasor.LastName], at [Releasor.StreetAddress][Releasor.City][Releasor.State][Releasor.PostalCode] and

Releasee: [Releasee.FirstName][Releasee.LastName], at [Releasee.StreetAddress][Releasee.City][Releasee.State][Releasee.PostalCode]

1.4 Express waiver of liability between the parties.

Releasor and anyone standing in Releasor's stead as a legatee irrevocably releases Releasee or anyone representing, co-forming, or working with Releasee (who shall be referred to for purposes hereof as "Released Parties") from any liability that may arise due to: (Released Claims). In turn, the Releasor waives the possibility of forming a case, claim, complaint, dispute, damages, etc., against the Releasee that may exist at this time or in the future regarding the same subject matter.

2. Compensation for Exoneration of Liability

2.1 Indication of the compensation received

In exchange for the release of liability and the impossibility of legally acting on the situation described above, the Releasee will provide the Releasor with a payment. This will be delivered through (Payment.Amount)/(Item.Description).

2.2 Express indication of Releasor compliance

In consideration of such payment, Releasor agrees to receive the same by accepting the agreement herein and in full satisfaction thereof. In addition, he/she also waives all claims with respect to such compensation now or in the future.

3. State or Jurisdiction Where the Document Will Be Valid

This release agreement is legally binding between the parties, their heirs, administrators, and any additional assigns or assignees of the fact hereof. The Releasor has the power to free any claim and has not assigned, and may not assign, any claim to a third party. If one provision herein is held invalid, it does not invalidate the remaining ones of the contract. This release is the final result of discussion by both parties and supersedes all agreements previously obtained. This document may not be modified in any way except by authorization of both of the parties on it. The terms of this release are regulated under the laws of the jurisdiction of the State of Texas.

4. Signatures of the Parties

Signature

MM / DD / YYYY

[ReleasorWitness.FirstName][ReleasorWitness.LastName]

[ReleasorWitness.StreetAddress][ReleasorWitness.City][ReleasorWitness.State][ReleasorWitness.PostalCode]

Signature

MM / DD / YYYY

[ReleaseeWitness.FirstName][ReleaseeWitness.LastName]

[ReleaseeWitness.StreetAddress][ReleaseeWitness.City][ReleaseeWitness.State][ReleaseeWitness.PostalCode]

Signature

MM / DD / YYYY

[Releasor.FirstName][Releasor.LastName]

Signature

MM / DD / YYYY

[Releasee.FirstName][Releasee.LastName]

5. Notary Attestation

State of Texas

County of (County)

The agreement herein was witnessed by me on (Date.Day) day of (Date.Month). year (Date.Year) in front of the above-named parties.

Signature

[Notary.FirstName][Notary.LastName]

(Notary.Seal)

(Commission Expiring Date)

MM / DD / YYYY

Liability Waiver Form Texas

1. Identification of the Parties

2. Compensation for Exoneration of Liability

3. State or Jurisdiction Where the Document Will Be Valid

4. Signatures of the Parties

5. Notary Attestation

Liability Waiver Form Texas

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