Texas § TN.601.005 - EVIDENCE IN CIVIL SUIT
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§ TN.601.005. EVIDENCE IN CIVIL SUIT
EVIDENCE IN CIVIL SUIT. A person at a trial for damages may not refer to or offer as evidence of the negligence or due care of a party: (1) an action taken by the department under this chapter; (2) the findings on which that action is based; or (3) the security or evidence of financial responsibility filed under this chapter. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 533 (S.B. 312 ), Sec. 50, eff. September 1, 2017.
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