Texas Transportation Code 552A.0001 – Definitions
Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 552A.0001
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
In this subchapter:
(1) “Agent” has the meaning assigned by § 7.21, Penal Code.
(2) “Business entity” means a legal entity, including a corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship, that is formed for the purpose of making a profit.
(3) “Mobile carrying device” means a device that:
(A) transports cargo while remaining within 25 feet of a human operator; and
(B) is equipped with technology that allows the operator to actively monitor the device.
(4) “Pedestrian area” includes a sidewalk, crosswalk, school crosswalk, school crossing zone, or safety zone.
(5) “Personal delivery device” means a device that:
(A) is manufactured primarily for transporting cargo in a pedestrian area or on the side or shoulder of a highway; and
(B) is equipped with automated driving technology, including software and hardware, that enables the operation of the device with the remote support and supervision of a human.