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TX HB3095
Bill
Status
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matt Morgan
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AI Summary
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Prohibits individuals who lack required auto insurance (financial responsibility) at the time of a collision from recovering damages for bodily injury, death, property damage, or noneconomic damages resulting from the crash
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Bars personal representatives from pursuing wrongful death claims on behalf of deceased individuals who were uninsured at the time of the collision
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Provides exceptions for individuals whose insurance lapsed for 45 days or less after maintaining continuous coverage for at least one year, passengers who were not owners/operators of the uninsured vehicle, minors under 18, and active-duty military members within 6 months of returning from deployment
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Preserves the right to recover damages when the at-fault driver was intoxicated, acted intentionally or with gross negligence, fled the scene, or was committing a felony
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Takes effect September 1, 2025, requires a three-fifths vote in each legislative chamber to pass, and applies only to causes of action arising after the effective date
Legislative Description
Relating to damage liability for a collision with a motorist who failed to establish financial responsibility.
Civil Remedies & Liabilities
Last Action
Left pending in committee
4/23/2025