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TX HB3095

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matt Morgan

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Bars personal representatives from pursuing wrongful death claims on behalf of deceased individuals who were uninsured at the time of the collision

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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