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I understand your frustration about poorly marked intersections. But the law says that if you stop past the stop line, it's the same as running a red light.

From the Transportation Code:

§ 544.007. TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNALS IN GENERAL.

( . . . )

(d) An operator of a vehicle facing only a steady red signal shall stop at a clearly marked stop line. In the absence of a stop line, the operator shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection.

( . . . )

(g) This section applies to an official traffic-control signal placed and maintained at a place other than an intersection, except for a provision that by its nature cannot apply. A required stop shall be made at a sign or marking on the pavement indicating where the stop shall be made. In the absence of such a sign or marking, the stop shall be made at the signal.



If the intersection doesn't seem to be clearly marked, you could have an argument.

Kevin