Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 61.004 - Amount of Lien The amount of the lien is the lesser of:
(1) the fair market value of the motor vehicle before the accident;(2) the reasonable cost of repair to the motor vehicle; or(3) the balance owed to the mortgagee by the mortgagor.Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 48, Sec. 11, eff. 9/1/1993.Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 171, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.