(a) The operator of a vehicle involved in a collision resulting in injury to or death of a person or damage to a vehicle to the extent that it cannot be normally and safely driven shall immediately by the quickest means of communication give notice of the collision to the:
(1) local police department if the collision occurred in a municipality;
(2) local police department or the sheriff’s office if the collision occurred not more than 100 feet outside the limits of a municipality; or
(3) sheriff’s office or the nearest office of the department if the collision is not required to be reported under Subdivision (1) or (2).
(b) If a section of road is within 100 feet of the limits of more than one municipality, the municipalities may agree regarding the maintenance of reports made under Subsection (a)(2). A county may agree with municipalities in the county regarding the maintenance of reports made under Subsection (a)(2). An agreement under this subsection does not affect the duty to report a collision under Subsection (a).

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Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 550.026

  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005