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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
In this subchapter:
(1) “Rental agreement” means a written agreement that states the terms and conditions governing the use of a vehicle or vehicle equipment provided by a rental car company.
(2) “Rental car company” means a person engaged in the business of providing leased or rented vehicles or vehicle equipment to the public.
(3) “Renter” means a person who obtains the use of a vehicle or vehicle equipment from a rental car company under the terms of a rental agreement.
(4) “Vehicle” means:
(A) a private passenger motor vehicle, including passenger vans and minivans that are primarily intended for the transport of persons;
(B) a motor home;
(C) a motorcycle;
(D) a trailer with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less; or
(E) a truck with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less and the operation of which does not require a commercial driver's license.
(5) “Vehicle equipment” means a cartop carrier, tow bar, or tow dolly specifically designed for use with a vehicle.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Insurance Code - INS § 4055.051. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/insurance-code/ins-sect-4055-051/
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