Texas · Texas Transportation Code

Tex. Transp. Code § 601.053: EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

Motor vehicle operators must provide evidence of financial responsibility (insurance or equivalent) to peace officers or collision parties upon request. Failure to exhibit such evidence creates a presumption of violation of financial responsibility law.

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