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Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 552A.0001. Definitions

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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.

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