Texas Transportation Code

§ 502.140 — CERTAIN OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES

TN § 502.140Title 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC · Part A. CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES · Ch. 502. REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES · Art. D. VEHICLES NOT ISSUED REGISTRATION

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(a)In this section, "off-highway vehicle" has the meaning assigned by Section 551A.001.

(b)Except as provided by Subsection (c), the department may not register an off-highway vehicle, with or without design alterations, for operation on a public highway.

(c)The department may register an off-highway vehicle that is owned by the state, county, or municipality for operation on a public beach or highway to maintain public safety and welfare.

(d)Section 504.401 does not apply to an off-highway vehicle.

(e)An off-highway vehicle that is registered under this section:

(1)is not subject to the requirements of Subchapter D, Chapter 551A; and

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Legislative history

Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 895 (H.B. 1044), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 895 (H.B. 1044), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2013. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1233 (H.B. 1548), Sec. 9, eff. June 14, 2019.