Section 545.417 - Obstruction of Operator's View or Driving Mechanism(a) An operator may not drive a vehicle when it is loaded so that, or when the front seat has a number of persons, exceeding three, so that: (1) the view of the operator to the front or sides of the vehicle is obstructed; or(2) there is interference with the operator's control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.(b) A passenger in a vehicle may not ride in a position that interferes with the operator's view to the front or sides or control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.Tex. Transp. Code § 545.417
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.