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Texas Transportation Code § 686.005

Common Law Defenses

Valet Parking Services

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 collision 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.

Official text of the Texas Transportation Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 23.002, eff. March 1, 2004.

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 709 (H.B. 2190), Sec. 100, eff. September 1, 2023.