Tex. Transp. Code Section 661.0015
Protective Headgear for Autocycle

(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 this chapter, an autocycle is considered to be a motorcycle, except that this chapter does not apply to an autocycle that has a partially or fully enclosed cab.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 67 (S.B. 449), Sec. 7, eff. May 22, 2015.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1115), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: Section 661.0015 — Protective Headgear for Autocycle, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.­661.­htm#661.­0015 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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