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TX HB1548

TX HB1548
Relating to the operation of golf carts, neighborhood electric vehicles, and off-highway vehicles; authorizing fees.


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Introduced
02/08/2019
In Committee
05/19/2019
Crossed Over
05/02/2019
Passed
05/25/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/14/2019

Introduced Session

86th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to the operation of golf carts, neighborhood electric vehicles, and off-highway vehicles; authorizing fees.

AI Summary

This bill: Amends various laws to authorize the operation of golf carts, neighborhood electric vehicles, and off-highway vehicles on public roads and highways in certain circumstances, subject to registration and safety requirements. It allows municipalities and certain counties to authorize the operation of these vehicles on roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less, and establishes an off-highway vehicle operator education and certification program. The bill also authorizes the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to charge administrative fees for issuing license plates for golf carts and off-highway vehicles.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Effective immediately (on 06/14/2019)

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