TITLE: Relating to the local regulation of the operation of utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and recreational off-highway vehicles on public roadways.

SUMMARY: Relating to the local regulation of the operation of utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and recreational off-highway vehicles on public roadways.

FULL TEXT:
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.