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TX SB662
TX SB662Relating to the definition of crosswalk for the purpose of motor vehicle collisions involving a pedestrian or other vulnerable road user within the area of a crosswalk.
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Introduced
12/19/2024
12/19/2024
In Committee
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the definition of crosswalk for the purpose of motor vehicle collisions involving a pedestrian or other vulnerable road user within the area of a crosswalk.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the definition of "crosswalk" within the Texas Transportation Code by referencing the existing definition in Section 541.302, which is not provided in the bill text. The bill appears to be updating Section 545.428, which likely relates to motor vehicle interactions with pedestrians or vulnerable road users. By adding a reference to the existing crosswalk definition, the bill aims to provide clarity and potentially standardize how crosswalks are interpreted in legal contexts involving vehicle-pedestrian incidents. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving state agencies and legal professionals time to prepare for the change. While the full details of the crosswalk definition are not included in this bill text, the modification suggests an intent to create more precise legal guidelines for determining crosswalk boundaries and associated rights of way in traffic-related legal proceedings.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Justice (on 02/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB662 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00662I.htm |
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