TITLE: Relating to the movement of pedestrians in front of, under, between, or through rail cars at a railroad grade crossing; providing criminal penalties.

SUMMARY: Relating to the movement of pedestrians in front of, under, between, or through rail cars at a railroad grade crossing; providing criminal penalties.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the movement of pedestrians in front of, under, between, or through rail cars at a railroad grade crossing; providing criminal penalties. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 552, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Section 552.011 to read as follows: Sec. 552.011. TRAIN OCCUPYING CROSSING. (a) A pedestrian may not move in front of, under, between, or through the cars of a moving or stationary train occupying any part of a railroad grade crossing. (b) An offense under this section is punishable by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $200. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.