Tex. Transp. Code Section 542.206
Effect of Speed Limits in a Civil Action

A provision of this subtitle declaring a maximum or minimum speed limit does not relieve the plaintiff in a civil action from the burden of proving negligence of the defendant as the proximate cause of a collision.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Amended by:

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 709 (H.B. 2190), Sec. 29, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: Section 542.206 — Effect of Speed Limits in a Civil Action, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.542.htm#542.206 (accessed Apr. 13, 2024).

542.001
Vehicles on Highways 542.002
Government Vehicles 542.003
Animals and Animal-drawn Vehicles 542.004
Persons and Equipment Engaged in Work on Highway Surface 542.005
Rules on Private Property 542.006
Speed Restrictions on Private Roads 542.007
Traffic Regulations: Private Subdivision in Certain Counties 542.008
Traffic Regulations: Private Subdivisions in Certain Municipalities 542.0081
Traffic Regulations: Special District in Certain Counties 542.201
General Rule of Uniformity 542.202
Powers of Local Authorities 542.203
Limitation on Local Authorities 542.204
Powers Related to Intersections 542.205
Conflict Between This Subtitle and an Order, Rule, or Regulation of Certain Agencies 542.206
Effect of Speed Limits in a Civil Action 542.301
General Offense 542.302
Offense by Person Owning or Controlling Vehicle 542.303
Inchoate Offense 542.304
Moving Violations for Certain Purposes 542.401
General Penalty 542.402
Disposition of Fines 542.403
Fines 542.404
Fine for Offense in Construction or Maintenance Work Zone 542.501
Obedience Required to Police Officers, School Crossing Guards, and Escort Flaggers 542.2035
Limitation on Municipalities 542.4031
State Traffic Fine 542.4045
Penalties for Failure to Yield Right-of-way Offense Resulting in Collision

Accessed:
Apr. 13, 2024

§ 542.206’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 542.206 — Effect of Speed Limits in a Civil Action, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.542.htm#542.206 (last accessed Apr. 13, 2024).