By: Hancock S.B. No. 1115
(Patterson, Perez)
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the titling, registration, and operation of an
autocycle.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 501.008(a), Transportation Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(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
[wheel];
(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.
SECTION 2. Section 502.005(a), Transportation Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(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
[wheel];
(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.
SECTION 3. Section 661.0015, Transportation Code, is
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 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
[wheel];
(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.
SECTION 4. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.