Persons

Sec. 541.001. PERSONS. In this subtitle: (1) "Escort flagger" has the meaning assigned by Section 623.008. (1-a) "Operator" means, as used in reference to a vehicle, a person who drives or has physical control of a vehicle. (2) "Owner" means, as used in reference to a vehicle, a person who has a property interest in or title to a vehicle. The term: (A) includes a person entitled to use and possess a vehicle subject to a security interest; and (B) excludes a lienholder and a lessee whose lease is not intended as security. (3) "Pedestrian" means a person on foot. (4) "Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, association, or corporation. (5) "School crossing guard" means a responsible person who is at least 18 years of age and is designated by a local authority to direct traffic in a school crossing zone for the protection of children going to or leaving a school. (6) "Sidewalk user" means an individual lawfully operating one of the following on a sidewalk: (A) a bicycle; (B) a motor-assisted scooter, as defined by Section 551.351; (C) an electric personal assistive mobility device, as defined by Section 551.201; (D) a skateboard; (E) roller skates; or (F) a similar device. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.103, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 2620), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 207 (S.B. 2039), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.