{"id":12417,"date":"2022-06-29T08:00:40","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T13:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legaltalktexas.hammerle.com\/?p=12417"},"modified":"2025-06-18T13:36:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T18:36:12","slug":"bounce-house-law-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/legaltalk\/legal-talk\/bounce-house-law-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Bounce House Law 101"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring and summer are coming, and there\u2019s no doubt that the bounce houses will be coming out for school festivals and birthday parties. They are a favorite amongst party throwers for their ability to wear out a bunch of kids relatively inexpensively. But be very careful when choosing a company that supplies inflatables. If your chosen supplier is not fully compliant with state law, not only will you be held liable if anyone gets hurt, you could possibly be exposed to Class B misdemeanor penalties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bounce House Regulations<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bounce Houses are regulated as \u201camusement rides\u201d by the Texas Occupations Code. As such, their operators are subject to certification requirements that consist of minimum insurance levels and annual inspections of each inflatable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texas requires each operator to have a minimum insurance coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence combined single limit (bodily injury + property damage). In addition, the operator\u2019s insurer must annually inspect each ride for stress-related and wear-related damage of the critical parts of a ride that the manufacturer determines are reasonably subject to failure through normal use and could cause injury as a result (think: tie-down straps). Manufacturers and state regulations may identify additional inspection points.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certification of an acceptable inspection and a copy of valid insurance coverage must be filed with the State prior to July 1 each year in order for a company to operate inflatables. Each \u201cride\u201d will receive a certification sticker showing its fitness to operate. When choosing a rental shop for your next party:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for a physical office. This signifies stability and a commitment to long-term business measures, such as those required to be accountable to the State.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask to see evidence of the company\u2019s active insurance coverage and confirm that it meets state requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask when the last safety inspection was. Better yet, ask for the serial number of the ride you want to rent, and check for its annual certification sticker on the state website: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdi.texas.gov\/commercial\/lcamcurrentsticker.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.tdi.texas.gov\/commercial\/lcamcurrentsticker.html<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for excessive or concerning injury reports, which must be filed when a child is hurt (injury reports are not required for minor first-aid injuries like bumps and bruises): <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdi.texas.gov\/commercial\/lcamqtrinjury.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.tdi.texas.gov\/commercial\/lcamqtrinjury.html<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t make price your determining factor. Many low-cost operators can offer lower prices because they dodge State requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be careful out there, and happy bouncing!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hammerle Morris Can Help with Your<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal Needs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you need legal assistance? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/lewisville-attorney\/#form\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule a consultation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with one of our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/lawyers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">experienced attorneys<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more about your options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kendra Rey is an attorney at Hammerle Morris Law Firm.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring and summer are coming, and there\u2019s no doubt that the bounce houses will be coming out for school festivals and birthday parties. 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