The Lisa Torry Smith Act was introduced in the Texas Senate by Sen. Joan Huffman, as SB 1055. It passed unanimously out of committee, then passed the Senate with bipartisan support. Today, it passed the Texas House of Representatives, again with bipartisan support. The bill now awaits the Governor’s signature. The legislation was named after Lisa…
On June 18th, 2021 the Lisa Torry Smith Act was signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. As of September 1, 2021, it is now a crime in Texas to injure or kill a pedestrian or other vulnerable road user in a crosswalk in Texas.
Citizens for Road Safety launched the Stop & Yield Campaign on February 17th, 2023 at the Sugar Land Heritage Museum and Foundation. Plans were presented for activities in Fort Bend County from March 2023 onward. This includes work on identification and action on pedestrian problem areas and training, including for community groups and schools on…
Join us for a training on the Lisa Torry Smith Act, the Texas crosswalk law. What does the law say? How does it keep you safe? What can you do to spread awareness?
Meeting of the Citizens for Road Safety Katy Group Agenda
Join us for a training on the Lisa Torry Smith Act, the Texas crosswalk law. What does the law say? How does it keep you safe? What can you do to spread awareness?
Monthly meeting of the CRS Katy Group
Join us for an online training and discussion on the Lisa Torry Smith Act, the Texas Crosswalk Law. For more information, contact coordination@citizensroadsafety.org
Join us for an online training and discussion on the Lisa Torry Smith Act, the Texas Crosswalk Law. For more information, contact coordination@citizensroadsafety.org
Join us for an online training and discussion on the Lisa Torry Smith Act, the Texas Crosswalk Law. For more information, contact coordination@citizensroadsafety.org
Safety Starts at Home New Territory Meeting Led by Teresa Yeager New Territory Club House
The Fort Bend County Pedestrian Forum, organized by Citizens for Road Safety and the Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office, will feature a day of discussion with leaders from Fort Bend County and Texas, and the community, at the historic George Ranch, in Richmond, Texas. Participants will share insights about pedestrian safety in their communities,…
