Tex. Transp. Code § 501.008 · Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

TITLE FOR AUTOCYCLE.

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Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

(a) In this section, "autocycle" means a motor vehicle, other than a tractor, that is:

(1) designed to have when propelled not more than three wheels on the ground;

(2) equipped with seat belts and a steering mechanism;

(3) equipped with seating that does not require the operator to straddle or sit astride the seat; and

(4) manufactured and certified to comply with federal safety requirements for a motorcycle.

(b) For purposes of issuing a title under this chapter, an autocycle is considered to be a motorcycle.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 67 (S.B. 449), Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2015.

Amended by:

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1115), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source of truth

Edition: Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Official file: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.501.htm
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