Sec. 601.007. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER TO GOVERNMENT VEHICLES. (a) This chapter does not apply to a government vehicle.
(b) The provisions of this chapter 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 Section 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.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 533 (S.B. 312), Sec. 51, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle D - Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility
Chapter 601 - Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 601.003. Judgment; Satisfied Judgment
Section 601.005. Evidence in Civil Suit
Section 601.006. Applicability to Certain Owners and Operators
Section 601.007. Applicability of Chapter to Government Vehicles