§ 541.001. PERSONS.

In this subtitle:

(1) "Escort flagger" has the meaning assigned by Section 623.008.

(1-a) "Operator" means, as used in reference to a vehicle, a person who drives or has physical control of a vehicle.

(2) "Owner" means, as used in reference to a vehicle, a person who has a property interest in or title to a vehicle. The term:

(A) includes a person entitled to use and possess a vehicle subject to a security interest; and

(B) excludes a lienholder and a lessee whose lease is not intended as security.

(3) "Pedestrian" means a person on foot.

(4) "Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, association, or corporation.

(5) "School crossing guard" means a responsible person who is at least 18 years of age and is designated by a local authority to direct traffic in a school crossing zone for the protection of children going to or leaving a school.

(6) "Sidewalk user" means an individual lawfully operating one of the following on a sidewalk:

(A) a bicycle;

(B) a motor-assisted scooter, as defined by Section 551.351;

(C) an electric personal assistive mobility device, as defined by Section 551.201;

(D) a skateboard;

(E) roller skates; or

(F) a similar device.