Texas Transportation Code

§ 601.157 — HEARING PROCEDURES

TN § 601.157Title 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC · Part D. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY · Ch. 601. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY ACT · Art. F. SECURITY FOLLOWING COLLISION

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(a)The judge may administer oaths and issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books and papers.

(b)The judge at the hearing shall determine:

(1)whether there is a reasonable probability that a judgment will be rendered against the person requesting the hearing as a result of the collision; and

(2)if there is a reasonable probability that a judgment will be rendered, the amount of security sufficient to satisfy any judgment for damages resulting from the collision.

(c)The amount of security under Subsection (b)(2) may not be less than the amount specified as a minimum by Section 601.154.

(d)The judge shall report the judge's determination to the department.

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Legislative history

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 709 (H.B. 2190), Sec. 77, eff. September 1, 2023.