LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 21, 2025

TO:	Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB3095 by Morgan (Relating to damage liability for a collision with a motorist who failed to establish financial responsibility.), As Introduced

The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined due to the number of cases impacted by the provisions of the bill being unknown.

The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to limit damages available to a vehicle owner that cannot establish financial responsibility if that vehicle is involved in a collision, regardless of fault and subject to certain exceptions. 

According to the Office of Court Administration, although this may reduce the number of certain tort suits, the fiscal impact on the state court system cannot be determined. 

Local Government Impact

The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time.

Source Agencies:

212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council

LBB Staff:

JMc, KDw, DA, NTh