SB 2806 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to liability for noneconomic damages in connection with a collision with certain motorists.

This bill prohibits victims from claiming pain and suffering damages (like emotional distress) when the driver who caused a collision was not insured, driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs, operating an unregistered vehicle, or injured during a felony. However, victims can still claim these damages if the driver was driving under the influence or acted recklessly/intentionally. The law applies only to collisions occurring on or after September 1, 2025, and does not affect claims for economic damages like medical bills. It directly affects injured parties seeking compensation in specific collision cases involving driver negligence or violations.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Last action Apr 7, 2025
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Apr 7, 2025
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Apr 7, 2025
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Brent Hagenbuch
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