Enrolled Bill Summary

House Bill 560 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to provide that a religious charitable organization that owns or leases a motor vehicle is not liable for damages arising from the negligent use of the vehicle by an authorized driver while providing transportation services to certain welfare recipients. The bill does not affect other legal duties arising from the use of a motor vehicle and does not apply to any claims arising from an incident in which the vehicle operator was intoxicated.