Section 545.054 - Passing to the Left: Safe Distance(a) An operator may not drive on the left side of the center of the roadway in passing another vehicle unless:(1) driving on the left side of the center of the roadway is authorized by this subtitle; and(2) the left side is clearly visible and free of approaching traffic for a distance sufficient to permit passing without interfering with the operation of the passed vehicle or a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.(b) An operator passing another vehicle shall return to an authorized lane of travel:(1) before coming within 200 feet of an approaching vehicle, if a lane authorized for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction is used in passing; or otherwise(2) as soon as practicable.Tex. Transp. Code § 545.054
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.