The bill, S.B. No. 1013, amends the definition of "crosswalk" in the Texas Transportation Code. The revised definition now includes three specific components: (A) the portion of a roadway designated as a pedestrian crossing by surface markings; (B) the area at an intersection defined by the lateral lines of sidewalks on opposite sides of the highway; and (C) a new provision that addresses situations where sidewalks run parallel to a roadway and are interrupted by a driveway, specifying that the portion of the driveway within the connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks on opposite sides is also considered a crosswalk.

Additionally, the bill removes the word "or" from the previous definition, indicating a shift to a more comprehensive understanding of what constitutes a crosswalk. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 541.302 (Transportation Code 541)