Definitions

Sec. 4055.051. DEFINITIONS. 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. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 7, eff. April 1, 2005.