Texas legislation · 89th Legislature Regular Session
Texas HB3016: Relating to the circumstances in which a rental company may void a damage waiver for a rental vehicle.
Status: Signed into law, June 20, 2025
What the bill says
An act relating to the circumstances in which a rental company may void a damage waiver for a rental vehicle.
From the enrolled text, May 29, 2025:
AN ACT relating to the circumstances in which a rental company may void a damage waiver for a rental vehicle. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 91.056, Business & Commerce Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 91.056. VOIDING OF DAMAGE WAIVER. A rental company may not void a damage waiver unless: (1) an authorized driver causes the damage intentionally or by wilful and wanton misconduct; (2) the damage arises out of use of the vehicle: (A) by a (ii) while under the influence of an intoxicant that impairs driving ability, including alcohol, an illegal drug, or a controlled substance; or (iii) while engaged in commission of a crime other than a traffic infraction; (B) to carry persons or property for hire; (C) to push or tow anything; (D) for driver's training; (E) to engage in a speed contest; or (F) outside the continental United States, unless the rental agreement specifically authorizes the use; [[DELETED: or]] (3) the rental company entered into the rental transaction based on fraudulent information supplied by the renter[ ] [ADDED: or] [ADDED: (4) the vehicle is stolen and the renter fails to:] [ADDED: (A)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: return the vehicle's ignition key to the ] [] [ADDED: (B)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: file a report with law enforcement not …
Sponsors
- John Lujan (R, HD-118) · primary sponsor
- Oscar Longoria (D)
- Ryan Guillen (R, HD-031)
- Salman Bhojani (D, HD-092)
- Erin Gamez (D, HD-038)
- Brent Hagenbuch (R, SD-030)
Latest actions
- : Effective on 9/1/25
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Sent to the Governor
- : Signed in the Senate
- : Signed in the House
- : Reported enrolled
- : House concurs in Senate amendment(s)-reported
- : Text of Senate Amendment(s)
- : Record vote (RV#3987)
- : House concurs in Senate amendment(s)
Votes
- Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee Vote (Out of committee): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Business & Commerce Committee Vote (Out of committee): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Record vote RV#3987 (May 28, 2025): 135 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Rules suspended-Three day rule (May 26, 2025): 31 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Read 3rd time (May 26, 2025): 31 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Record vote RV#1095 (April 30, 2025): 139 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Business & Commerce--General, Consumer Protection, RENTAL CARS
Common questions
- What is HB3016?
- HB3016 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): Relating to the circumstances in which a rental company may void a damage waiver for a rental vehicle.
- What does HB3016 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to the circumstances in which a rental company may void a damage waiver for a rental vehicle.
- What is the status of HB3016?
- Signed into law as of June 20, 2025. Latest action: Effective on 9/1/25 (June 20, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB3016?
- John Lujan (R, HD-118), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB3016?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB03016
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