A U-turn involves a driver making a 180-degree turn to travel in the opposite direction. While U-turns are generally legal in Texas, there are specific guidelines you need to follow.
According to Texas Transportation Code §545.101, U-turns are only allowed when they can be made safely and without disrupting other traffic.
Even when drivers take the appropriate precautions, U-turns carry inherent risks. The drivers making the turn may have limited visibility and they could get hit from oncoming traffic. Drivers turning right may not notice a U-turning driver or may be distracted by something else.