TEXAS AUTO INSURANCE GUIDE
Texas Work, Employer & Commercial Motor Vehicle Claims — H.B. 19
Texas commercial motor-vehicle cases can involve employer vicarious liability, negligent hiring or entrustment theories, commercial-auto coverage, federal motor-carrier rules, and specialized procedures under Chapter 72, Subchapter B.
- Identify the employer, motor carrier, broker, shipper and vehicle owner.
- Preserve driver qualification, hours-of-service, ELD, maintenance, dispatch and telematics records.
- Determine whether Chapter 72 bifurcation procedures apply.
- Request commercial-auto, motor-carrier, umbrella and excess policies.
Publication review note — September 17, 2026. Verify current Chapter 72 commercial-motor-vehicle procedures, federal regulations and controlling authority before publication.
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