Sec. 502.140. CERTAIN OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES. (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
(2) is subject to the requirements of Subchapter E, Chapter 551A.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Transportation Code, Section 502.006 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 100, eff. January 1, 2012.
Amended by:
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.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles
Chapter 502 - Registration of Vehicles
Subchapter D. Vehicles Not Issued Registration
Section 502.140. Certain Off-Highway Vehicles
Section 502.141. Off-Highway Former Military Vehicles
Section 502.142. Manufactured Housing
Section 502.143. Other Vehicles
Section 502.145. Vehicles Operated by Certain Nonresidents
Section 502.146. Certain Farm Vehicles and Drilling and Construction Equipment
Section 502.1515. Outsourcing Production of Renewal Notices; Paid Advertising
Section 502.156. Statement Required for Rebuilt Vehicles
Section 502.168. Fee: Motor Bus
Section 502.1747. Voluntary Contribution to Parks and Wildlife Department
Section 502.1748. Disposition of Certain Voluntary Contributions