Sec. 601.051.  REQUIREMENT OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.  A person may not operate a motor vehicle in this state unless financial responsibility is established for that vehicle through:
(1)  a motor vehicle liability insurance policy that complies with Subchapter D;
(2)  a surety bond filed under Section 601.121;
(3)  a deposit under Section 601.122;
(4)  a deposit under Section 601.123;  or
(5)  self-insurance under Section 601.124.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.