1. (a) An operator may not drive on the left side of the center of the roadway in passing another vehicle unless:

   1. (1) driving on the left side of the center of the roadway is authorized by this subtitle; and
   2. (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.

2. (b) An operator passing another vehicle shall return to an authorized lane of travel:

   1. (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. (2) as soon as practicable.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.