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 F. SECURITY FOLLOWING ACCIDENT |
Sec. 601.164. REDUCTION IN SECURITY
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(a) The department may reduce the amount of security ordered in a case within six months after the date of the accident if, in the department's judgment, the amount is excessive.
(b) The amount of security originally deposited that exceeds the reduced amount shall be returned promptly to the depositor or the depositor's personal representative.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.