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 G. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE OR OTHERWISE ESTABLISH FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY; CRIMINAL PENALTIES |
Sec. 601.194. DEFENSE: POSSESSION OF MOTOR VEHICLE FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR
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It is a defense to prosecution of an offense under Section 601.191 that the motor vehicle operated by the person charged:
(1) was in the possession of that person for the sole purpose of maintenance or repair; and
(2) was not owned in whole or in part by that person.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.