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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to requiring flashing lights to be posted in school |
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crossing zones. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Chapter 600, Transportation Code, is amended by |
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adding Section 600.005 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 600.005. CAUTION LIGHTS IN SCHOOL CROSSING ZONES. (a) |
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A local authority shall designate all entry points of each school |
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crossing zone located within its jurisdiction with one or more |
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yellow or amber flashing caution lights. |
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(b) A caution light may be affixed to a speed sign. |
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(c) A local authority may contract with other entities, |
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including local governments and civic organizations, to implement |
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this section. |
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(d) A local authority may accept gifts, grants, and money |
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from any other source to implement this section. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2007. |