Texas SB2039 amends pedestrian laws to include sidewalk users on bicycles, scooters, and mobility devices.

Texas SB2039 amends the Texas Transportation Code to redefine "sidewalk user" to include individuals lawfully operating bicycles, motor-assisted scooters, and electric personal assistive mobility devices on sidewalks. The bill establishes rules for sidewalk users at intersections, crosswalks, and when emerging from alleys or driveways. It mandates that sidewalk users yield to vehicles at stop signs and when crossing in the absence of traffic signals. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2039 amends pedestrian laws to include sidewalk users on bicycles, scooters, and mobility devices.

Texas SB2039 amends the Texas Transportation Code to redefine "sidewalk user" to include individuals lawfully operating bicycles, motor-assisted scooters, and electric personal assistive mobility devices on sidewalks. The bill establishes rules for sidewalk users at intersections, crosswalks, and when emerging from alleys or driveways. It mandates that sidewalk users yield to vehicles at stop signs and when crossing in the absence of traffic signals. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.