Texas statute
Tex. Transp. Code § 545.401 — Reckless driving; offense
Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 545: OPERATION AND MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES, Texas Transportation Code.
Full text of Tex. Transp. Code § 545.401
Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.
(a) A person commits an offense if the person drives a vehicle in wilful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. (b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by: (1) a fine not to exceed $200; (2) confinement in county jail for not more than 30 days; or (3) both the fine and the confinement. (c) Notwithstanding Section 542.001 , this section applies to: (1) a private access way or parking area provided for a client or patron by a business, other than a private residential property or the property of a garage or parking lot for which a charge is made for the storing or parking of motor vehicles; and (2) a highway or other public place. (d) Notwithstanding Section 542.004 , this section applies to a person, a team, or motor vehicles and other equipment engaged in work on a highway surface.
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