Transportation Code § 601.293

Sec. 601.293. FAILURE TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY; MAGISTRATE'S INQUIRY AND ORDER. (a) A person to whom this subchapter applies who fails to provide evidence under Section 601.292 shall be taken before a magistrate as soon as practicable. (b) The magistrate shall conduct an inquiry on the issues of negligence and liability for bodily injury, death, or property damage sustained in the collision. (c) If the magistrate determines that there is a reasonable possibility that a judgment will be rendered against the person for bodily injury, death, or property damage sustained in the collision, the magistrate shall order the person to provide: (1) evidence of financial responsibility for the bodily injury, death, or property damage; or (2) evidence that the person is exempt from the requirement of Section 601.051. (d) A determination of negligence or liability under Subsection (c) does not act as collateral estoppel on an issue in a criminal or civil adjudication arising from the collision. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by: Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 709 (H.B. 2190), Sec. 88, eff. September 1, 2023.