Pumpkin patches and corn mazes in Texas

What the cited source says

Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, festivals, and hayrides are not listed by name in the chapter.

Important conditions

Whether the actual activity fits the definition, the selected warning or agreement path, traffic, fire, structures, food, and local permits.

Relevant provisions

DefinitionAn agritourism activity is a recreational or educational activity on agricultural land, without regard to compensation. The entity definition includes a person displaying exotic animals to the public on agricultural land. Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 75A.001

Two alternative pathsThe limited-liability provision applies when the statutory warning was posted or when the entity obtained the written agreement and warning described by the chapter. § 75A.002(a)

ExceptionsThe section preserves liability for specified negligent disregard, known land/facility/equipment dangers, undisclosed dangerous animal propensity, failure to train or improper employee training, and intentional injury. § 75A.002(b)

Posted warningThe sign must be clearly visible on or near premises where the activity is conducted and contain the chapter's warning language. § 75A.003

Signed agreementThe alternative agreement must be signed before participation, signed by a parent, managing conservator, or guardian for a minor, separate from most other agreements, printed in at least 10-point bold type, and contain the prescribed language. § 75A.004

What this source does not answer

The chapter does not decide whether a particular tract is agricultural land or an activity is recreational or educational.
It does not replace food, alcohol, animal, building, fire, accessibility, transportation, insurance, or local requirements.
No case law or fact-specific agreement enforceability was reviewed.

What to check next

Traffic and parking
Fire and temporary structures
Food and sanitation requirements
Local event permits

Official source

Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 75A — official PDF

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Checked August 13, 2026

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