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New Law Provides Immunity From Civil Liability To Ringside Physicians In Combative Sports Competitions

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Thanks to legislation passed during the regular session of the Texas Legislature in 2025, ringside physicians treating contestants in combative sports competitions now have immunity from civil liability arising from actions performed within their scope of practice at a combative sports event. Senate Bill 842 clarifies that a ringside physician is immune from civil liability arising… Read More about New Law Provides Immunity From Civil Liability To Ringside Physicians In Combative Sports Competitions

Online Applications/Renewals Available for Combative Sports Contestants

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Combative Sports contestants can renew or apply for an initial license online using the Online Licensing Services System. Applicants must first register as a new user before they can begin a renewal or initial application transaction. This online system will allow for quicker application processing times and the ability to make electronic payments. After submitting a payment online, applicants will still… Read More about Online Applications/Renewals Available for Combative Sports Contestants

Boxing & MMA Judge/Referee Training, May 18 โ€“ 19

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The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will host a two-day training by the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports in Austin on May 18 and 19. The training will be held at TDLRโ€™s North Campus location, 1106 Clayton Lane, Austin TX 78723. Cost: $150 to $200, depending on number of classes selected. May… Read More about Boxing & MMA Judge/Referee Training, May 18 โ€“ 19

Deregulation of Combative Sports Event Coordinators, Matchmakers, and Seconds

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Effective September 1, 2021, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) will no longer license Combative Sports Event Coordinators, Matchmakers, or Seconds. Texas House Bill 1560, passed during the 87th Regular Legislative Session (2021), removed the license requirement for these functions. All existing Event Coordinator, Matchmaker, and Second licenses expired on September 1, 2021…. Read More about Deregulation of Combative Sports Event Coordinators, Matchmakers, and Seconds