§ 552.001 Traffic Control Signals
§ 552.002 Pedestrian Right-of-Way If Control Signal Present
§ 552.003 Pedestrian Right-of-Way At Crosswalk
§ 552.004 Pedestrian to Keep to Right
§ 552.005 Crossing At Point Other Than Crosswalk
§ 552.006 Use of Sidewalk
§ 552.007 Solicitation by Pedestrians
§ 552.0071 Local Authorization for Solicitation by Pedestrian
§ 552.008 Drivers to Exercise Due Care
§ 552.009 Ordinances Relating to Pedestrians
§ 552.010 Blind Pedestrians
§ 552.011 Train Occupying Crossing

Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code Chapter 552 - Pedestrians

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005