Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
TRANSPORTATION CODE |
Title 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC |
Subtitle D. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY |
Chapter 601. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY ACT |
Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Sec. 601.007. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER TO GOVERNMENT VEHICLES
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(a) This chapter does not apply to a government vehicle.
(b) The provisions of this chapter, other than Section 601.004, do not apply to an officer, agent, or employee of the United States, this state, or a political subdivision of this state while operating a government vehicle in the course of that person's employment.
(c) The provisions of this chapter, other than Sections 601.004 and 601.054, do not apply to a motor vehicle that is subject to Chapter 643.
(d) In this section, "government vehicle" means a motor vehicle owned by the United States, this state, or a political subdivision of this state.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.126(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.