Sec. 521.143. EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIRED. (a) An application for an original driver's license must be accompanied by evidence of financial responsibility or a statement that the applicant does not own a motor vehicle for which evidence of financial responsibility is required under Chapter 601. The department may require an application for a renewal of a driver's license to be accompanied by evidence of financial responsibility or a statement that the applicant does not own a motor vehicle for which evidence of financial responsibility is required under Chapter 601.
(b) Evidence of financial responsibility presented under this section must be in at least the minimum amounts required by Section 601.072 and must cover each motor vehicle owned by the applicant for which the applicant is required to maintain evidence of financial responsibility. The evidence may be shown in the manner provided by Section 601.053(a).
(c) A personal automobile insurance policy used as evidence of financial responsibility under this section must comply with Article 5.06 or 5.145, Insurance Code.
(d) A statement that an applicant does not own a motor vehicle to which the evidence of financial responsibility requirement applies must be sworn to and signed by the applicant.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1189, Sec. 23, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 206, Sec. 21.46, eff. June 11, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle B - Driver's Licenses and Personal Identification Cards
Chapter 521 - Driver's Licenses and Certificates
Subchapter G. License Application Requirements
Section 521.141. General Application Requirements
Section 521.142. Application for Original License
Section 521.1421. Inmate Identification Verification Pilot Program
Section 521.1425. Information Required to Be Furnished to Department
Section 521.1426. Domicile Requirement; Verification
Section 521.1427. Post Office Box Not Valid as Address
Section 521.143. Evidence of Financial Responsibility Required
Section 521.144. Application by New State Resident
Section 521.145. Application by Person Under 18 Years of Age
Section 521.146. Application for Duplicate License or Certificate
Section 521.147. Registration With Selective Service System
Section 521.148. Application for Class M License or Authorization to Operate Motorcycle