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Texas Transportation Code Chapter 601

Spanish: Código de Transporte de Texas Capítulo 601

Texas Transportation Code Chapter 601 is the Texas state statute that establishes the financial responsibility law for all motor vehicle operators.

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Texas Transportation Code Chapter 601 is the Texas state statute that establishes the financial responsibility law for all motor vehicle operators. Section 601.072 sets the minimum liability limits at 30/60/25. Section 601.052 lists the methods to satisfy financial responsibility (insurance, surety bond, deposit, self-insurance certificate). Section 601.191 sets penalties for driving uninsured: $175-$350 first offense, up to $1,000 repeat, plus possible license suspension and an SR-22 requirement if DPS orders it.

Primary source: statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.601.htm

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