Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Transportation Code § 552A.0001: DEFINITIONS.

In this subchapter:
(1) "Agent" has the meaning assigned by Section 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.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 612 (S.B. 969), Sec. 2, eff. June 10, 2019.

Where this section sits in the code

TRANSPORTATION CODE
TITLE 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
SUBTITLE C. RULES OF THE ROAD
CHAPTER 552A. DEVICES SUBJECT TO PEDESTRIAN LAWS
SUBCHAPTER A. PERSONAL DELIVERY AND MOBILE CARRYING DEVICES

In this subchapter:

(1) "Agent" has the meaning assigned by Section 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.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 612 (S.B. 969), Sec. 2, eff. June 10, 2019.

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