Tex. Transportation Code § 502.140
This is the official text of Tex. Transportation Code § 502.140, part of Texas’s Transportation Code — governs vehicles, drivers, and roadways.
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§ 502.140. CERTAIN OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES.
Official statutory text
(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.
(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.
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