Tex.
Transp. Code Section 551A.031
Operation on Public Land or Beach; Safety Certificate Required
(a)
A person may not operate an off-highway vehicle on land owned or leased by the state or a political subdivision of the state that is not open to vehicular traffic unless:(1)
the land is public off-highway vehicle land; and(2)
the operation is in compliance with:(A)
this chapter; and(B)
Chapter 29 (Off-highway Vehicle Trail and Recreational Area Program), Parks and Wildlife Code.(b)
A person may not operate an off-highway vehicle on public off-highway vehicle land or a beach unless the person:(1)
holds a safety certificate issued under this chapter or under the authority of another state;(2)
is taking a safety training course under the direct supervision of a certified off-highway vehicle safety instructor; or(3)
is under the direct supervision of an adult who holds a safety certificate issued under this chapter or under the authority of another state.(c)
A person to whom a safety certificate required by Subsection (b) has been issued shall:(1)
carry the certificate when the person operates an off-highway vehicle on public off-highway vehicle land or a beach; and(2)
display the certificate at the request of any law enforcement officer.(1)
the person’s parent or guardian; or(2)
an adult who is authorized by the person’s parent or guardian.
Source:
Section 551A.031 — Operation on Public Land or Beach; Safety Certificate Required, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.551A.htm#551A.031 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
