Sec. 601.157. HEARING PROCEDURES. (a) The judge may administer oaths and issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books and papers.
(b) The judge at the hearing shall determine:
(1) whether there is a reasonable probability that a judgment will be rendered against the person requesting the hearing as a result of the accident; and
(2) if there is a reasonable probability that a judgment will be rendered, the amount of security sufficient to satisfy any judgment for damages resulting from the accident.
(c) The amount of security under Subsection (b)(2) may not be less than the amount specified as a minimum by Section 601.154.
(d) The judge shall report the judge's determination to the department.
(e) The judge may receive a fee to be paid from the general revenue fund of the county for holding a hearing under this subchapter. The fee must be approved by the commissioners court of the county and may not be more than $5 for each hearing.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle D - Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility
Chapter 601 - Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
Subchapter F. Security Following Accident
Section 601.151. Applicability of Subchapter
Section 601.152. Suspension of Driver's License and Vehicle Registration or Privilege
Section 601.153. Deposit of Security; Evidence of Financial Responsibility
Section 601.154. Department Determination of Probability of Liability
Section 601.155. Notice of Determination
Section 601.156. Setting of Hearing
Section 601.157. Hearing Procedures
Section 601.159. Procedures for Suspension of Driver's License and Vehicle Registration or Privilege
Section 601.160. Suspension Stayed Pending Hearing or Appeal
Section 601.161. Notice of Suspension
Section 601.162. Duration of Suspension
Section 601.163. Form of Security
Section 601.164. Reduction in Security
Section 601.165. Custody of Cash Security
Section 601.166. Payment of Cash Security
Section 601.167. Return of Cash Security
Section 601.168. Insurance Policy or Bond; Limits
Section 601.169. Reasonable Probability Not Admissible in Civil Suit