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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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TRANSPORTATION CODE |
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Title 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC |
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Subtitle C. RULES OF THE ROAD |
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Chapter 541. DEFINITIONS |
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Subchapter A. PERSONS AND GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES |
Sec. 541.001. PERSONS
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In this subtitle:
(1) "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.