The Caves and Karst of Texas. The grottos of the TSA have training programs to teach newcomers how to cave safely.
Caves are potentially dangerous environments, yet they are easily damaged.
The most hazardous situations are caused by not being properly equipped and trained. Since 1960, more than 20 people have died in Texas caves, mostly during cave diving or vertical caving incidents. These are technical areas of caving that require good training, good equipment, and good judgement. If you learn and follow the rules of safe caving, the most dangerous part with be driving to the cave. Wear a good climbing helmet or hardhat with a sturdy chinstrap.