Drivers must obey any signals or signs at intersections. These signals and signs may include basic traffic signals, traffic signals with turn signals, stop signs and yield signs. Drivers in Texas may turn right on a red light if they first come to a complete stop at the intersection and traffic is not approaching from the left.
When a driver in Texas approaches an intersection without a sign or signal, he must yield the right-of-way to any vehicle to his right. He may only proceed when the road is clear or when other vehicles are far away from the intersection. Even if he has the right-of-way, he must make sure other drivers are yielding to him before going through the intersection. If the driver is turning left at an intersection, he must always yield to other drivers coming straight through the intersection from the other direction.
When driving on a single or two-lane road that intersects with a multiple-lane road, the driver must yield to vehicles traveling on roadways with three or more lanes, or divided roadways. All drivers on unpaved roads in Texas must yield to vehicles traveling on the paved roads. If a driver enters a road from a private road or driveway, she must yield to all approaching pedestrians and vehicles. If she approaches a T-shaped intersection from a street that ends at the intersection, she must come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way to all vehicles on the through street.
Railroad crossings are common in Texas, especially in rural areas. Trains always have the right-of-way. The driver must come to a complete stop at a railroad crossing intersection if there is a railroad signal warning of an approaching train; if the crossing gate is lowered; if a human flag person indicates to stop; and if the approaching train is clearly visible and in a hazardous proximity. If the railroad crossing is marked only with a crossbuck sign, drivers must reduce speed and look both ways before crossing. Never stop on railroad tracks.
At intersections with no signals or signs, drivers must yield to pedestrians who have already entered the crosswalks. At intersections with signals and signs, drivers must give pedestrians the right-of-way when there are "Walk" signals. If the light changes while the pedestrian is still in the crosswalk, the driver must continue to give him the right-of-way.
