Texas HB4706 amends pedestrian laws to include sidewalk users operating bicycles, scooters, and similar devices.

The bill amends Texas Transportation Code to redefine "sidewalk user" to include individuals operating bicycles, motor-assisted scooters, electric personal assistive mobility devices, skateboards, roller skates, or similar devices on sidewalks. It updates traffic control signals to apply to both pedestrians and sidewalk users, specifying when each may cross and when they must yield. Sidewalk users must yield to vehicles at stop signs and crosswalks without signals. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4706 amends pedestrian laws to include sidewalk users operating bicycles, scooters, and similar devices.

The bill amends Texas Transportation Code to redefine "sidewalk user" to include individuals operating bicycles, motor-assisted scooters, electric personal assistive mobility devices, skateboards, roller skates, or similar devices on sidewalks. It updates traffic control signals to apply to both pedestrians and sidewalk users, specifying when each may cross and when they must yield. Sidewalk users must yield to vehicles at stop signs and crosswalks without signals. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.