Texas Transportation Code
§ 601.053 — EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
TN § 601.053Title 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC · Part D. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY · Ch. 601. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY ACT · Art. C. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY; REQUIREMENTS
Statute text
View on source(a)As a condition of operating in this state a motor vehicle to which Section 601.051 applies, the operator of the vehicle on request shall provide to a peace officer, as defined by Article 2A.001, Code of Criminal Procedure, or a person involved in a collision with the operator evidence of financial responsibility by exhibiting:
(1)a motor vehicle liability insurance policy covering the vehicle that satisfies Subchapter D or a photocopy of the policy;
(2)a standard proof of motor vehicle liability insurance form prescribed by the Texas Department of Insurance under Section 601.081 and issued by a liability insurer for the motor vehicle; (2-a) an image displayed on a wireless communication device that includes the information required by Section 601.081 as provided by a liability insurer;
(3)an insurance binder that confirms the operator is in compliance with this chapter;
(4)a surety bond certificate issued under Section 601.121;
(5)a certificate of a deposit with the comptroller covering the vehicle issued under Section 601.122;
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Legislative history
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 15A.01, eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 153 (S.B. 181), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2013. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 399 (S.B. 1187), Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2017. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 709 (H.B. 2190), Sec. 66, eff. September 1, 2023. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 2.177, eff. January 1, 2025.