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.
HB 2888 would prevent drivers without a valid license or required insurance from suing for damages after a car accident. The bill states that if a driver violates Texas law by operating a vehicle without a license or insurance (or other financial responsibility), they cannot file a civil claim against the other driver or their insurance company for collision-related injuries or property damage. This provision would apply only to accidents occurring on or after the law's effective date. The bill directly affects drivers who fail to meet Texas's mandatory license and insurance requirements.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 19, 2025
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Mar 19, 2025
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