Tex. Transp. Code Section 551.107
Operation of Electric Bicycle

(a)

Subtitles A, B, and D and Chapter 551A (Off-highway Vehicles) do not apply to the operation of an electric bicycle.

(b)

A person may not operate an electric bicycle unless the electric motor disengages or ceases to function either:

(1)

when the operator stops pedaling; or

(2)

when the brakes are applied.

(c)

A person may not operate a Class 3 electric bicycle, as defined by Section 664.001 (Definitions), unless the person is at least 15 years of age. This subsection does not prohibit a person who is under 15 years of age from riding on a Class 3 bicycle as a passenger.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 485 (H.B. 2188), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2019.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 20.007, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Section 551.107 — Operation of Electric Bicycle, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.­551.­htm#551.­107 (accessed Apr. 20, 2024).

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