85R3281 BEE-D
By: Seliger S.B. No. 684
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the local regulation of the operation of utility
vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and recreational off-highway
vehicles on public roadways.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 551.404, Transportation Code, is amended
by amending Subsection (a-1) and adding Subsection (a-3) to read as
follows:
(a-1) In addition to the operation authorized by Section
551.403, the commissioners court of a county described by
Subsection (a-2) may allow an operator to operate a golf cart [or
utility vehicle] on all or part of a public highway that:
(1) is located in the unincorporated area of the
county; and
(2) has a speed limit of not more than 35 miles per
hour.
(a-3) A local authority may allow and regulate the operation
of a utility vehicle on all or part of a public roadway in the
jurisdiction of the authority.
SECTION 2. Section 663.037, Transportation Code, is amended
by adding Subsection (h) to read as follows:
(h) A local authority may allow and regulate the operation
of an all-terrain vehicle on all or part of a public roadway in the
jurisdiction of the authority.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.