Tex.
Ins. Code Section 1954.001
Definitions
(1)
“Digital network” means any online-enabled application, software, website, or system offered or used by a transportation network company that enables a prearranged ride with a transportation network company driver.(2)
“Personal vehicle” means a vehicle that is used by a transportation network company driver and is:(A)
owned, leased, or otherwise authorized for use by the driver; and(B)
not a taxicab, limousine, or similar for-hire vehicle.(3)
“Prearranged ride” means transportation provided by a transportation network company driver to a transportation network company rider, beginning at the time a driver accepts a ride requested by a rider through a digital network controlled by a transportation network company and ending at the time the last requesting rider departs from the driver’s personal vehicle. The term does not include:(A)
a shared expense carpool or vanpool arrangement or service; or(B)
transportation provided using a taxicab, limousine, or similar for-hire vehicle.(4)
“Transportation network company” means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other entity operating in this state that uses a digital network to connect a transportation network company rider to a transportation network company driver for a prearranged ride.(5)
“Transportation network company driver” means an individual who:(A)
receives connections to potential transportation network company riders and related services from a transportation network company in exchange for payment of a fee to the company; and(B)
uses a personal vehicle to offer or provide a prearranged ride to a transportation network company rider on connection with the rider through a digital network controlled by the company in exchange for compensation or payment of a fee.(6)
“Transportation network company rider” means an individual who uses a transportation network company’s digital network to connect with a transportation network company driver who provides a prearranged ride to the individual in the driver’s personal vehicle between points chosen by the individual.
Source:
Section 1954.001 — Definitions, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.1954.htm#1954.001 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
