By: Phillips H.B. No. 3089
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the definition of a roadway in connection with the
prohibition against solicitation by a pedestrian.
       BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
       SECTION 1.  Section 552.0071, Transportation Code, is
amended by adding Subsection (g) to read as follows:
       (g)  For purposes of a solicitation under Subsection (a), a
roadway is defined to include the roadbed, shoulder, median, curbs,
safety zones, sidewalks, and utility easements located adjacent to
or near the roadway.
       SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2007.