A loophole in a Texas State law has a Conroe family facing thousands of dollars in medical bills after their daughter broke her leg in a school bus crash.
The Law family said their first-grade daughter Gayla was the only child on her school bus when, according to a Texas Department of Transportation investigation, a driver pulled out of his driveway and caused a three-car accident, including that school bus.Joshua and Ardis Law said their daughter was taken to the hospital, where they were told she had a broken leg and crushed growth plate. That reality also came with hefty medical bills.
Conroe ISD said in a statement, "Under Texas law, school districts are only liable for auto accidents caused by the District's negligent use or operation of a school district vehicle. Accordingly, it would violate Texas law to pay injury claims if the District's actions were not the cause of the injuries and would also be considered a gift of public funds. Because of this, school districts cannot purchase uninsured/underinsured motorists coverage.
According to Texas law, if someone is caught without it, they face a ticket and a couple hundred dollars in fees.
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