Texas § 686.005 COMMON LAW DEFENSES.

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§ 686.005 — COMMON LAW DEFENSES.

Texas § 686.005

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Bluebook

Tex. Transportation Code Code Ann. § 686.005 (2026).

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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 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.

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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 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.

Legislative History

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 23.002, eff. March 1, 2004. Amended by: Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 709 (H.B. 2190 ), Sec. 100, eff. September 1, 2023.