Texas Business and Commerce Code 91.056 – Voiding of Damage Waiver
Terms Used In Texas Business and Commerce Code 91.056
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
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 person:
(i) who is not an authorized driver;
(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; or
(3) the rental company entered into the rental transaction based on fraudulent information supplied by the renter.