Pedestrian Or Sidewalk User Right-of-Way If Control Signal Present

Sec. 552.002. PEDESTRIAN OR SIDEWALK USER RIGHT-OF-WAY IF CONTROL SIGNAL PRESENT. (a) A pedestrian control signal displaying "Walk," "Don't Walk," or "Wait" applies to a pedestrian and a sidewalk user as provided by this section. (b) A pedestrian or sidewalk user facing a "Walk" signal may proceed across a roadway in the direction of the signal, and the operator of a vehicle shall stop and yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian or sidewalk user. (c) A pedestrian or sidewalk user may not start to cross a roadway in the direction of a "Don't Walk" signal or a "Wait" signal. A pedestrian or sidewalk user who has partially crossed while the "Walk" signal is displayed shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island while the "Don't Walk" signal or "Wait" signal is displayed. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 (S.B. 1055), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 207 (S.B. 2039), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2025.