Sec. 5.001.  DUTIES, LIABILITIES, AND REMEDIES OF CARRIER.  (a)  Unless otherwise provided by this code or other law:
(1)  the duties and liabilities of a carrier in this state and the remedies against the carrier are the same as prescribed by the common law;  and
(2)  a carrier for hire may not limit its common-law liability, unless the limitation is in conspicuous writing in a written arrangement for transportation, including a bill of lading or contract for transportation.
(b)  This chapter does not prohibit a carrier from requiring notice to be given under Section 16.071, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.01(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.