Texas · Texas Transportation Code

Tex. Transp. Code § 601.191: OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE IN VIOLATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENT; OFFENSE

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Operating a motor vehicle without required liability insurance is a misdemeanor offense. Penalties include fines ranging from $175–$350, or higher ($350–$1,000) for repeat offenders.

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