88R9955 JRR-D
 
  By: Hayes H.B. No. 2433
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the definition of a motorcycle.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 541.201(9), Transportation Code, is
  amended to read as follows:
               (9)  "Motorcycle" means a motor vehicle[, other than a
  tractor or moped,] that, as originally manufactured:
                     (A)  is equipped with a seat or [rider's] saddle
  that requires the rider to sit astride;
                     (B)  is [and] designed to operate on [have when
  propelled] not more than three wheels in contact with [on] the
  ground;
                     (C)  uses handlebars for steering;
                     (D)  uses handlebars and foot controls for
  acceleration and braking; and
                     (E)  is capable of reaching a speed of more than 30
  miles per hour.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.