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TX Transp Code § 647.014 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle F - Commercial Motor Vehicles|Chapter 647 - Motor Transportation of Migrant Agricultural Workers|Section 647.014. Passenger Seating

Sec. 647.014.  PASSENGER SEATING.  One seat must be provided for each passenger.  Passengers shall remain seated while the vehicle is in motion.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 17.34(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Transp Code § 647.015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle F - Commercial Motor Vehicles|Chapter 647 - Motor Transportation of Migrant Agricultural Workers|Section 647.015. Passenger Seating Requirements for Certain Trips

Sec. 647.015.  PASSENGER SEATING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN TRIPS.  (a)  A motor vehicle transporting migrant agricultural workers for a total distance of 100 miles or more must have a passenger compartment in accordance with this section.(b)  Each passenger seat must:(1)  be securely attached to the vehicle during use;(2)  be not less than 16 or more than 19 inches above the floor;(3)  be at least 13 inches deep;(4)  be equipped with backrests that extend at least 36 inches above the floor;(5)  have at least 24 inches of space between the backrests or the edges of the opposite seats when positioned face to face;(6)  provide at least 18 inches of seat area for each passenger;(7)  not have any cracks that are more than one-fourth inch wide;(8)  not have any cracks in the backrests, if slatted, that are more than two inches wide;  and(9)  have any exposed wood surfaces planed or sanded smooth and free of splinters.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 17.34(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Transp Code § 647.016 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle F - Commercial Motor Vehicles|Chapter 647 - Motor Transportation of Migrant Agricultural Workers|Section 647.016. Passenger Protection From Weather

Sec. 647.016.  PASSENGER PROTECTION FROM WEATHER.  (a)  If necessary to protect passengers from inclement weather, including rain, snow, or sleet, the passenger compartment must be equipped with a top that is at least 80 inches above the floor and with a means of closing the sides and ends.  A tarpaulin or other removable protective device may be used if secured in place.(b)  The motor vehicle must have a safe method of protecting the passengers from cold or undue exposure.  A motor vehicle may not have a heater that:(1)  conducts engine exhaust gases or engine compartment air into or through a space occupied by an individual;(2)  uses a flame that is not completely enclosed;(3)  might spill or leak fuel if the vehicle is tilted or overturned;(4)  uses heated or unheated air that comes from or through the engine compartment or from direct contact with any part of the exhaust system unless the heater ducts prevent contamination of the air from the exhaust or engine compartment gases;  or(5)  is not securely fastened to the motor vehicle.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 17.34(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Transp Code § 647.017 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle F - Commercial Motor Vehicles|Chapter 647 - Motor Transportation of Migrant Agricultural Workers|Section 647.017. Operational Requirements

Sec. 647.017.  OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  A person may not operate a motor vehicle transporting migrant agricultural workers that is loaded or that has a load that is distributed or secured in a manner that prevents the vehicle's safe operation.(b)  A person may not operate a motor vehicle if:(1)  a tailgate, tailboard, tarpaulin, door, fastening device, or equipment or rigging is not securely in place;(2)  an object:(A)  obscures the operator's view in any direction;(B)  interferes with the free movement of the operator's arms or legs;(C)  obstructs the operator's access to emergency accessories;  or(D)  obstructs a person's entrance or exit from the cab or operator's compartment;  or(3)  property on the vehicle is stowed so that it:(A)  restricts the operator's freedom of motion in properly operating the vehicle;(B)  obstructs a person's exit from the vehicle;  or(C)  does not provide adequate protection to passengers and others from injury resulting from a falling or displaced article.(c)  An operator who leaves a motor vehicle unattended shall securely set the parking brake, chock the wheels, and take all reasonable precautions to prevent the vehicle from moving.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 17.34(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Transp Code § 647.018 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle F - Commercial Motor Vehicles|Chapter 647 - Motor Transportation of Migrant Agricultural Workers|Section 647.018. Certificate of Compliance

Sec. 647.018.  CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE.  A carrier is considered to be in compliance with this chapter if the carrier holds a certificate of compliance with the United States Department of Transportation regulations governing transportation of migrant agricultural workers in interstate commerce.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 17.34(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Transp Code § 647.019 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle F - Commercial Motor Vehicles|Chapter 647 - Motor Transportation of Migrant Agricultural Workers|Section 647.019. Penalty

Sec. 647.019.  PENALTY.  (a)  A carrier who violates this chapter commits an offense.(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $5 or more than $50.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 17.34(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Transp Code § 661.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle G - Motorcycles and Electric Bicycles|Chapter 661 - Protective Headgear for Motorcycle Operators and Passengers|Section 661.001. Definitions

Sec. 661.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Motorcycle" means a motor vehicle designed to propel itself with not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, and having a saddle for the use of the rider.  The term does not include a tractor or a three-wheeled vehicle equipped with a cab or occupant compartment, seat, and seat belt and designed to contain the operator in the cab or occupant compartment.(2)  "Department" means the Department of Public Safety.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 722 (S.B. 129), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 967 (H.B. 3599), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1391 (S.B. 1967), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Transp Code § 661.0015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle G - Motorcycles and Electric Bicycles|Chapter 661 - Protective Headgear for Motorcycle Operators and Passengers|Section 661.0015. Protective Headgear for Autocycle

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 a steering 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.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 67 (S.B. 449), Sec. 7, eff. May 22, 2015.|
TX Transp Code § 661.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle G - Motorcycles and Electric Bicycles|Chapter 661 - Protective Headgear for Motorcycle Operators and Passengers|Section 661.002. Department to Prescribe Minimum Safety Standards for Protective Headgear

Sec. 661.002.  DEPARTMENT TO PRESCRIBE MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR.  (a)  To provide for the safety and welfare of motorcycle operators and passengers, the department shall prescribe minimum safety standards for protective headgear used by motorcyclists in this state.(b)  The department may adopt any part or all of the American National Standards Institute's standards for protective headgear for vehicular users.(c)  On request of a manufacturer of protective headgear, the department shall make the safety standards prescribed by the department available to the manufacturer.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 661.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle G - Motorcycles and Electric Bicycles|Chapter 661 - Protective Headgear for Motorcycle Operators and Passengers|Section 661.004. Authority of Peace Officer to Inspect Protective Headgear

Sec. 661.004.  AUTHORITY OF PEACE OFFICER TO INSPECT PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR.  Any peace officer may stop and detain a person who is a motorcycle operator or passenger to inspect the person's protective headgear for compliance with the safety standards prescribed by the department.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 662.0005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle G - Motorcycles and Electric Bicycles|Chapter 662 - Motorcycle Operator Training and Safety|Section 662.0005. Definitions

Sec. 662.0005.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation.(2)  "Department" means the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.(3)  "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.(4)  "Instructor" means an individual who holds a license issued under this chapter that entitles the individual to provide instruction on motorcycle operation and safety as an employee of or under contract with a motorcycle school.(5)  "Motorcycle school" means a person who holds a license issued under this chapter that entitles the person to offer and conduct courses on motorcycle operation and safety for consideration as part of the motorcycle operator training and safety program.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 8.001, eff. September 1, 2020.|
TX Transp Code § 662.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle G - Motorcycles and Electric Bicycles|Chapter 662 - Motorcycle Operator Training and Safety|Section 662.001. Administration of Program

Sec. 662.001.  ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM.  The department shall administer a motorcycle operator training and safety program and enforce the laws governing the program.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 8.002, eff. September 1, 2020.|
TX Transp Code § 662.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle G - Motorcycles and Electric Bicycles|Chapter 662 - Motorcycle Operator Training and Safety|Section 662.002. Purpose of Program

Sec. 662.002.  PURPOSE OF PROGRAM.  (a)  The purpose of the motorcycle operator training and safety program is:(1)  to make available to motorcycle operators:(A)  information relating to the operation of motorcycles;  and(B)  courses in knowledge, skills, and safety relating to the operation of motorcycles;  and(2)  to provide information to the public on sharing roadways with motorcycles.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 8.025, eff. September 1, 2020.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 8.003, eff. September 1, 2020.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 8.025, eff. September 1, 2020.|
TX Transp Code § 662.0033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle G - Motorcycles and Electric Bicycles|Chapter 662 - Motorcycle Operator Training and Safety|Section 662.0033. Minimum Curriculum Standards

Sec. 662.0033.  MINIMUM CURRICULUM STANDARDS.  (a)  The commission by rule shall establish minimum curriculum standards for courses provided under the motorcycle operator training and safety program.(b)  The department shall approve all courses that meet the curriculum standards established under Subsection (a).(c)  In establishing the minimum curriculum standards for entry-level courses, the commission shall consider the standards for motorcycle operator training and safety courses adopted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 8.004, eff. September 1, 2020.|
TX Transp Code § 662.0035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle G - Motorcycles and Electric Bicycles|Chapter 662 - Motorcycle Operator Training and Safety|Section 662.0035. Fees

Sec. 662.0035.  FEES.  The commission may set fees in amounts reasonable and necessary to cover the costs of administering this chapter, including fees for:(1)  the issuance and renewal of a motorcycle school license and instructor license; and(2)  courses provided under the motorcycle operator training and safety program.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 8.004, eff. September 1, 2020.|
TX Transp Code § 662.0037 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle G - Motorcycles and Electric Bicycles|Chapter 662 - Motorcycle Operator Training and Safety|Section 662.0037. Motorcycle Safety Advisory Board

Sec. 662.0037.  MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD.  (a)  The commission shall establish an advisory board to advise the department on matters related to the motorcycle operator training and safety program established under this chapter.(b)  The advisory board must consist of nine members appointed by the presiding officer of the commission, on approval of the commission, as follows:(1)  three members:(A)  each of whom must be a licensed instructor or represent a licensed motorcycle school; and(B)  who must collectively represent the diversity in size and type of the motorcycle schools licensed under this chapter;(2)  one member who represents the motorcycle dealer retail industry;(3)  one representative of a law enforcement agency;(4)  one representative of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute;(5)  one representative of the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service; and(6)  two public members who hold a valid Class M driver's license issued under Chapter 521.(c)  The advisory board members serve staggered six-year terms.  The terms of three members expire September 1 of each odd-numbered year.(d)  If a vacancy occurs on the advisory board, the presiding officer of the commission, on approval of the commission, shall appoint a replacement who meets the qualifications for the vacant position to serve for the remainder of the term.(e)  The presiding officer of the commission, on approval of the commission, shall designate a member of the advisory board to serve as the presiding officer of the advisory board for a one-year term.  The presiding officer of the advisory board may vote on any matter before the advisory board.(f)  The advisory board shall meet at the call of the executive director or the presiding officer of the commission.(g)  An advisory board member may not receive compensation for service on the advisory board but is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing the functions as a member of the advisory board, subject to the General Appropriations Act.(h)  Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the advisory board.(i)  The department may call a joint meeting of the advisory board and the advisory committee established under Section 1001.058, Education Code, for the committees to collaborate on matters determined by the department.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 8.004, eff. September 1, 2020.|
TX Transp Code § 662.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle G - Motorcycles and Electric Bicycles|Chapter 662 - Motorcycle Operator Training and Safety|Section 662.005. Contracts

Sec. 662.005.  CONTRACTS.  (a)  The department may contract with qualified persons, including institutions of higher education, to:(1)  offer and conduct motorcycle operator training and safety courses under the program; or(2)  research motorcycle safety in this state.(b)  The department shall consult with the motorcycle safety advisory board regarding any proposal to contract under this section.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 8.005, eff. September 1, 2020.|
TX Transp Code § 662.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle G - Motorcycles and Electric Bicycles|Chapter 662 - Motorcycle Operator Training and Safety|Section 662.006. Unauthorized Training Prohibited

Sec. 662.006.  UNAUTHORIZED TRAINING PROHIBITED.  (a)  A person may not offer or conduct training in motorcycle operation for consideration unless the person:(1)  is licensed as a motorcycle school under this chapter;(2)  offers and conducts training in accordance with a motorcycle operator training curriculum approved by the department; and(3)  employs or contracts with an instructor licensed under this chapter to conduct the training.(b)  A person who violates Subsection (a) commits an offense.  An offense under this subsection is a Class B misdemeanor, except that the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has been previously convicted of an offense under this section.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1111 (H.B. 3838), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1336 (S.B. 763), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 8.006, eff. September 1, 2020.|
TX Transp Code § 662.0062 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle G - Motorcycles and Electric Bicycles|Chapter 662 - Motorcycle Operator Training and Safety|Section 662.0062. Eligibility; Application

Sec. 662.0062.  ELIGIBILITY; APPLICATION.  (a)  To be eligible for an instructor license, an applicant must:(1)  have completed a commission-approved training program on motorcycle operator training and safety instruction administered by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service;(2)  have held for the two years preceding the date of submitting the application a valid driver's license that entitles the applicant to operate a motorcycle on a public road; and(3)  have accumulated less than 10 points under the driver responsibility program established by Chapter 708.(b)  The commission by rule may adopt additional requirements for issuance of an instructor license.(c)  To be eligible for a motorcycle school license, an applicant must meet the minimum standards established by commission rule for:(1)  health and safety;(2)  the school's facility; and(3)  consumer protection.(d)  The department shall issue a license to an applicant who meets the eligibility requirements established under this chapter and department rule and who pays the required fee.(e)  The department may prescribe an application form for applicants to submit when applying for a license under this section.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 8.007, eff. September 1, 2020.|
TX Transp Code § 662.0064 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle G - Motorcycles and Electric Bicycles|Chapter 662 - Motorcycle Operator Training and Safety|Section 662.0064. Instructor Training; Administrator

Sec. 662.0064.  INSTRUCTOR TRAINING; ADMINISTRATOR.  The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, in consultation with the department, shall administer the training program required by Section 662.0062(a)(1).|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 8.007, eff. September 1, 2020.|
TX Transp Code § 662.0068 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle G - Motorcycles and Electric Bicycles|Chapter 662 - Motorcycle Operator Training and Safety|Section 662.0068. Program Certificates

Sec. 662.0068.  PROGRAM CERTIFICATES.  The department shall issue a certificate of completion to a person who completes a department-approved motorcycle operator training and safety course conducted by a motorcycle school on receipt of notice from the motorcycle school that conducted the course.  The department may develop a process that allows a motorcycle school to issue a certificate of completion to the person.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 8.007, eff. September 1, 2020.|
TX Transp Code § 662.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle G - Motorcycles and Electric Bicycles|Chapter 662 - Motorcycle Operator Training and Safety|Section 662.008. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Instructor or Motorcycle School License

Sec. 662.008.  DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF INSTRUCTOR OR MOTORCYCLE SCHOOL LICENSE.  (a)  The executive director or commission may deny an application for, suspend, or revoke a license issued under this chapter if the applicant, instructor, or motorcycle school:(1)  does not satisfy the requirements established under this chapter to receive or retain the license;(2)  permits fraud or engages in a fraudulent practice with reference to an application for the license;(3)  induces or countenances fraud or a fraudulent practice by a person applying for a driver's license or permit;(4)  permits fraud or engages in a fraudulent practice in an action between the applicant or license holder and the public; or(5)  fails to comply with this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.(b)  Following denial of an application for a license or the suspension or revocation of a license issued under this chapter, notice and opportunity for a hearing must be given as provided by:(1)  Chapter 2001, Government Code; and(2)  Chapter 53, Occupations Code.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.838, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1111 (H.B. 3838), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1336 (S.B. 763), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 8.008, eff. September 1, 2020.|
TX Transp Code § 662.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle G - Motorcycles and Electric Bicycles|Chapter 662 - Motorcycle Operator Training and Safety|Section 662.009. Rules

Sec. 662.009.  RULES.  The commission may adopt rules to administer this chapter.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 8.009, eff. September 1, 2020.|
TX Transp Code § 662.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle G - Motorcycles and Electric Bicycles|Chapter 662 - Motorcycle Operator Training and Safety|Section 662.010. Nonapplicability of Certain Other Law

Sec. 662.010.  NONAPPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN OTHER LAW.  Chapter 1001, Education Code, does not apply to training offered or conducted under this chapter.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 8.010, eff. September 1, 2020.|