Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Transportation Code § 601.194: DEFENSE: POSSESSION OF MOTOR VEHICLE FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR.

Where this section sits in the code

TRANSPORTATION CODE
TITLE 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
SUBTITLE D. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY
CHAPTER 601. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY ACT
SUBCHAPTER G. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE OR OTHERWISE ESTABLISH FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY; CRIMINAL PENALTIES

It is a defense to prosecution of an offense under Section 601.191 that the motor vehicle operated by the person charged:

(1) was in the possession of that person for the sole purpose of maintenance or repair; and

(2) was not owned in whole or in part by that person.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

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