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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 88(R)

House Bill 1277

House Author:  Cain et al.

Effective:  9-1-23

Senate Sponsor:  West


            Current law requires a pedestrian walking along a highway to walk on the left side of the roadway or the shoulder of the highway facing oncoming traffic if a sidewalk is not provided. House Bill 1277 amends the Transportation Code to except a pedestrian from this requirement if the left side of the roadway or the shoulder of the highway facing oncoming traffic is obstructed or unsafe.