HB 2888
AN ACT relating to the right of a motorist who fails to hold a driver's
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
Prevents motorists who are driving without a valid driver's license or without required motor vehicle liability insurance from suing another driver or their insurance company for damages after a collision. Essentially, if a driver is found to be in violation of Texas Transportation Code sections regarding licensing and insurance requirements, they lose the legal right to seek compensation for damages resulting from a motor vehicle accident. The law aims to discourage unlicensed and uninsured driving by removing the ability to recover damages if an accident occurs while operating a vehicle illegally.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the right of a motorist who fails to hold a driver's license or maintain motor vehicle liability insurance or other financial responsibility for a motor vehicle to recover damages arising from a motor vehicle collision. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 72, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, is amended by adding Subchapter C to read as follows: SUBCHAPTER C. EFFECT OF CERTAIN VIOLATIONS INVOLVING OPERATION OF Sec. 72.101. RIGHT OF CERTAIN MOTORISTS TO BRING ACTION FOR DAMAGES. An individual operating a motor vehicle in violation of Section 521.021 or 601.051, Transportation Code, may not bring a civil action against another motor vehicle operator or that operator's liability insurer for damages resulting from a collision involving the individual's motor vehicle. SECTION 2. Section 72.101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, as added by this Act, applies only to an action filed on or after the effective date of this Act. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the right of a motorist who fails to hold a driver's
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