Tex. Transp. Code Section 522.034
Application for Authorization to Operate Motorcycle

(a)

An applicant for an original commercial driver’s license that includes an authorization to operate a motorcycle must furnish to the department evidence satisfactory to the department that the applicant has successfully completed a basic motorcycle operator training course approved by the department under Chapter 662 (Motorcycle Operator Training and Safety).

(b)

The department may not issue an original commercial driver’s license that includes an authorization to operate a motorcycle to an applicant who fails to comply with Subsection (a).

(c)

When the department issues a license or permit to which this section applies, the department shall provide the person to whom the license is issued with written information about the Glenda Dawson Donate Life-Texas Registry program established under Chapter 692A (Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act), Health and Safety Code.

(d)

Subsections (a) and (b) do not apply to a person who holds a valid driver’s license issued by another state that includes an authorization to operate a motorcycle.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1391 (S.B. 1967), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 554 (H.B. 2904), Sec. 9, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 752 (H.B. 1888), Sec. 19, eff. January 1, 2016.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 270 (S.B. 478), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2023.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 608 (H.B. 3645), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: Section 522.034 — Application for Authorization to Operate Motorcycle, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.­522.­htm#522.­034 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

522.001
Short Title 522.002
Construction 522.003
Definitions 522.004
Applicability 522.005
Rulemaking Authority 522.006
Contracting Authority 522.007
Exemption for Neighboring States 522.011
License or Permit Required 522.012
Restricted License 522.013
Non-domiciled License or Permit 522.014
Permit 522.015
License or Permit Issued by Other Jurisdiction 522.021
Application 522.022
License Requirements 522.023
Tests 522.024
Additional Testing 522.025
Limitations on Issuance of License or Permit 522.026
Limitation on Number of Driver’s Licenses 522.027
Minimum Age 522.028
Check of Driving Record 522.029
Fees 522.030
Content of License 522.031
Notification of License Issuance 522.032
Change of Name or Address of License or Permit Holder 522.033
Commercial Driver’s License Issued to Certain Sex Offenders 522.034
Application for Authorization to Operate Motorcycle 522.035
Recognition and Prevention of Human Trafficking 522.041
Classifications 522.042
Endorsements 522.043
Restrictions 522.051
Expiration of License or Permit 522.052
Renewal of License 522.053
License Renewal Procedures 522.055
Clearance Notice to Department 522.061
Notification of Conviction to Department or Employer 522.062
Notification of Conviction to Licensing Authority in Other State 522.063
Notification of Disqualification 522.064
Notification of Previous Employment and Offenses 522.071
Driving While Disqualified Prohibited 522.072
Employer Responsibilities 522.081
Disqualification 522.082
Reinstatement Following Disqualification for Life 522.083
Update of Records 522.084
Notification to Other Jurisdiction 522.085
Probation of Disqualification Prohibited 522.086
Issuance of Essential Need or Occupational Driver’s License Prohibited 522.087
Procedures Applicable to Disqualification 522.088
Applicability of Other Law 522.089
Effect of Suspension, Revocation, Cancellation, or Denial of License or Permit Under Other Law 522.090
Additional Penalty 522.091
Recognition of Action Taken by Other State 522.092
Suspension, Revocation, Cancellation, or Denial of Driver’s License Under Other Laws 522.093
Self-certification of Medical Status 522.101
Driving While Having Alcohol in System Prohibited 522.102
Implied Consent to Taking of Specimen 522.103
Warning by Peace Officer 522.104
Submission of Report to Department 522.105
Disqualification of Driver 522.106
Affidavit by Certified Breath Test Technical Supervisor 522.151
Definition 522.153
Statement of Gift 522.154
Revocation of Statement of Gift 522.0225
Verification of Domicile 522.0226
Post Office Box Not Valid as Address 522.0235
Alternative Visual Standards for Intrastate Driver 522.0295
Voluntary Contributions 522.0296
Voluntary Contribution for Trafficked Persons Program Account 522.0425
Hazardous Materials Endorsement 522.0541
Denial of Renewal of Commercial Driver License or Learner Permit
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 522.034’s source at texas​.gov