DEFENSE: POSSESSION OF MOTOR VEHICLE FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR.

Tex. TRANSP Code § 601.194.
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It is a defense to prosecution of an offense under Section 601.191 that the motor vehicle operated by the person charged: (1) was in the possession of that person for the sole purpose of maintenance or repair; and (2) was not owned in whole or in part by that person.
Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026