Kirk Law Firm Discusses the Effects of House Bill 19 in Texas HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / April 21, 2021 / According to the Texas Department of Transportation, motorists on the state's roadways are involved in accidents resulting in more than 3,000 deaths and more than 15,000 serious injuries annually. These numbers place Texas firmly in contention among those states reporting the most car accidents and vehicular deaths. But things may be about to take a turn from bad to worse if Texas House Bill 19 is passed, according to Kirk Law Firm, PLLC. Kirk Law Firm explains that the bill, which would go into effect September 1, 2021, aims to hide the liability of the company that owns the commercial vehicle that caused a motor vehicle accident, behind their employee, driver.