Opinion No.

Honorable Gibson D. (Gib) Lewis Speaker Texas House of Representatives P.O. Box 2910 Austin, Texas 78769

Re: Whether a physician who grants to an individual a medical exemption from wearing a seat belt under article 6701d, section 107C, V.T.C.S., may be liable in the event of injury

Dear Speaker Lewis:

You ask several questions about the new seat belt law. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 804, at 6062 (to be codified at art. 6701d, § 107C, V.T.C.S.). The law provides that, as a general rule, persons riding in the front seat of a passenger car must wear a seat belt. The law takes into account, however,…