Quick Reference
- Helmet Rule
- No statewide bicycle/e bike helmet law; local ordinances may require helmets (e.g., minors in some cities).
- Class System
- Three-class system (HB 2188; Transp. Code Ch. 664).
- Min Age
- Class 3: 15+ (Transp. Code §551.106(c)). No statewide minimum age for Class 1/2.
- Throttle (Class 2)
- Three-class system recognized; Class 2 throttle allowed. Motors must disengage when pedaling stops or brakes applied (Transp. Code §551.106(b); §664.001).
- License/Reg
- No license/registration/insurance required for e bikes.
- Trail Access
- E bikes generally allowed where bicycles are allowed; local rules may restrict certain facilities.
Detailed Regulations
Do I need a helmet?
No statewide bicycle/e bike helmet law; local ordinances may require helmets (e.g., minors in some cities).
Is the throttle legal?
Three-class system recognized; Class 2 throttle allowed. Motors must disengage when pedaling stops or brakes applied (Transp. Code §551.106(b); §664.001).
Can I ride on trails?
E bikes generally allowed where bicycles are allowed; local rules may restrict certain facilities.
Is there an age limit?
Class 3: 15+ (Transp. Code §551.106(c)). No statewide minimum age for Class 1/2.
Do I need insurance?
No license/registration/insurance required for e bikes.
City Guides in Texas
Laws subject to change. Verify locally.