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AN ACT
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relating to the titling, registration, and operation of an |
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autocycle. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 501.008(a), Transportation Code, is |
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amended to read as follows: |
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(a) In this section, "autocycle" means a motor vehicle, |
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other than a tractor, that is: |
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(1) designed to have when propelled not more than |
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three wheels on the ground; |
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(2) equipped with seat belts and a steering mechanism |
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[wheel]; |
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(3) equipped with seating that does not require the |
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operator to straddle or sit astride the seat; and |
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(4) manufactured and certified to comply with federal |
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safety requirements for a motorcycle. |
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SECTION 2. Section 502.005(a), Transportation Code, is |
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amended to read as follows: |
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(a) In this section, "autocycle" means a motor vehicle, |
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other than a tractor, that is: |
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(1) designed to have when propelled not more than |
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three wheels on the ground; |
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(2) equipped with seat belts and a steering mechanism |
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[wheel]; |
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(3) equipped with seating that does not require the |
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operator to straddle or sit astride the seat; and |
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(4) manufactured and certified to comply with federal |
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safety requirements for a motorcycle. |
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SECTION 3. Section 661.0015, Transportation Code, is |
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amended to read as follows: |
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Sec. 661.0015. PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR FOR AUTOCYCLE. (a) In |
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this section, "autocycle" means a motor vehicle, other than a |
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tractor, that is: |
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(1) designed to have when propelled not more than |
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three wheels on the ground; |
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(2) equipped with seat belts and a steering mechanism |
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[wheel]; |
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(3) equipped with seating that does not require the |
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operator to straddle or sit astride the seat; and |
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(4) manufactured and certified to comply with federal |
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safety requirements for a motorcycle. |
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(b) For purposes of this chapter, an autocycle is considered |
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to be a motorcycle, except that this chapter does not apply to an |
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autocycle that has a partially or fully enclosed cab. |
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SECTION 4. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023. |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1115 passed the Senate on |
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April 3, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0. |
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______________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1115 passed the House on |
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May 2, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 127, Nays 18, two |
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present not voting. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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Approved: |
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Governor |