Sec. 686.005. COMMON LAW DEFENSES. In an action against an owner or operator of a valet parking service that has not established financial responsibility as required by this chapter to recover damages for personal injuries, death, or property damage sustained in a motor vehicle accident arising out of the operation of a valet parking service, it is not a defense that the party who brings the action:
(1) was guilty of contributory negligence; or
(2) assumed the risk of injury, death, or property damage.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 23.002, eff. March 1, 2004.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle H - Parking, Towing, and Storage of Vehicles
Chapter 686 - Valet Parking Services
Section 686.002. Requirement of Financial Responsibility for Valet Parking Services
Section 686.003. Evidence of Financial Responsibility
Section 686.004. Minimum Coverage Amounts
Section 686.005. Common Law Defenses
Section 686.007. Defense: Financial Responsibility in Effect at Time of Alleged Offense