(a) This chapter does not apply to a government vehicle.
(b) The provisions of this chapter do not apply to an officer, agent, or employee of the United States, this state, or a political subdivision of this state while operating a government vehicle in the course of that person‘s employment.

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Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 601.007

  • 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
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) The provisions of this chapter, other than § 601.054, do not apply to a motor vehicle that is subject to Chapter 643.
(d) In this section, “government vehicle” means a motor vehicle owned by the United States, this state, or a political subdivision of this state.