Tex. Transp. Code Section 551A.033
Operation on Beach

(a)

A person may operate an off-highway vehicle on a beach only as provided by this section.

(b)

A person operating an off-highway vehicle on a beach must hold and have in the person’s possession a driver’s license.

(c)

Except as provided by Chapters 61 (Use and Maintenance of Public Beaches) and 63 (Dunes), Natural Resources Code, an operator of an off-highway vehicle may drive the vehicle on a beach that is open to motor vehicle traffic.

(d)

Except as provided by Chapters 61 (Use and Maintenance of Public Beaches) and 63 (Dunes), Natural Resources Code, a person who is authorized to operate an off-highway vehicle that is owned by the state, a county, or a municipality may drive the vehicle on any beach if the vehicle is registered under Section 502.140 (Certain Off-highway Vehicles)(c).

(e)

The Texas Department of Transportation or a county or municipality may prohibit the operation of an off-highway vehicle on a beach if the department or the governing body of the county or municipality determines that the prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety.

Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 895 (H.B. 1044), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2013.

Amended by:

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1052 (H.B. 1956), Sec. 21, eff. September 1, 2017.

Transferred, redesignated and amended from Transportation Code, Section 663.0371 by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1233 (H.B. 1548), Sec. 27, eff. June 14, 2019.

Source: Section 551A.033 — Operation on Beach, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.551A.htm#551A.033 (accessed May 4, 2024).

551A.001
Definitions 551A.002
Nonapplicability of Certain Other Laws 551A.011
Administration of Program 551A.012
Purpose of Program 551A.013
Program Standards 551A.014
Contracts 551A.015
Teaching and Testing Methods 551A.016
Fee for Course 551A.017
Denial, Suspension, or Cancellation of Approval 551A.018
Rules 551A.019
Exemptions 551A.031
Operation on Public Land or Beach 551A.033
Operation on Beach 551A.034
Crossing Highway at Point Other than Intersection 551A.051
Applicability 551A.052
Registration 551A.053
Operation on Highway Authorized by Municipality or Certain Counties 551A.054
Prohibition of Operation in Certain Areas by Municipality, County, or Department 551A.055
Operation Authorized in Certain Areas 551A.056
Crossing Intersections 551A.057
Agricultural or Utility Operation on Highway 551A.058
Law Enforcement Operation 551A.059
Flag Standards 551A.071
Required Equipment 551A.072
Safety Apparel Required 551A.073
Reckless or Careless Operation Prohibited 551A.074
Carrying Passengers 551A.091
Violation of Chapter on Public Off-highway Vehicle Land or Beach

Accessed:
May 4, 2024

§ 551A.033’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 551A.033 — Operation on Beach, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.551A.htm#551A.033 (last accessed May 4, 2024).