Texas Business & Commerce Code

§ 91.056 — VOIDING OF DAMAGE WAIVER

BC § 91.056Title 5. REGULATION OF BUSINESSES AND SERVICES · Part B. RENTAL PRACTICES · Ch. 91. PRIVATE PASSENGER VEHICLE RENTAL COMPANIES · Art. B. DAMAGE WAIVERS AND MANDATORY CHARGES

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A rental company may not void a damage waiver unless:

(1)an authorized driver causes the damage intentionally or by wilful and wanton misconduct;

(2)the damage arises out of use of the vehicle:

(A)by a person:

(i)who is not an authorized driver;

(ii)while under the influence of an intoxicant that impairs driving ability, including alcohol, an illegal drug, or a controlled substance; or

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Legislative history

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (H.B. 3016), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.