Texas Administrative Code

Texas Administrative Code

TITLE 37	PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 1	TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
CHAPTER 15	DRIVER LICENSE RULES
SUBCHAPTER A	LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
RULE §15.6	Motorcycle License

A driver who qualifies to operate a motorcycle will be issued a Class M license. When a driver is also qualified to operate a motor vehicle with a Class A, B, or C license, one license with any applicable restrictions will be issued. Parent or guardian authorization is required for applicants younger than 18 years of age.

(1) Class M license.

(A) The minimum age is 16 years with completion of the classroom phase of driver education and a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) approved motorcycle operator training course.

(B) This authorizes operation of all motorcycles and three-wheeled motorcycles.

(2) Restricted Class M license.

(A) The minimum age is 16 years with completion of the classroom phase of driver education and a TDLR approved motorcycle operator training course specific to the operation of a three-wheeled motorcycle.

(B) The minimum age is 15 years with completion of the classroom phase of driver education and a TDLR approved motorcycle operator training course specific to 250 cubic centimeter piston displacement or less.

(3) A Motorcycle Operator Training Program Certificate of Completion (Form MSB-8) or a completion card from a state or military motorcycle safety training program showing that the applicant has completed a course in basic motorcycle safety instruction that meets or exceeds the Motorcycle Safety Foundation curriculum standards will be used as proof of successful completion of a TDLR approved motorcycle operator training course.

Source Note: The provisions of this §15.6 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976; amended to be effective August 31, 1981, 6 TexReg 3011; amended to be effective November 27, 1990, 15 TexReg 6501; amended to be effective March 15, 1991, 16 TexReg 1370; amended to be effective August 11, 1995, 20 TexReg 5616; amended to be effective May 10, 2000, 25 TexReg 4190; amended to be effective December 25, 2003, 28 TexReg 11342; amended to be effective January 12, 2015, 40 TexReg 248; amended to be effective March 5, 2020, 45 TexReg 1442; amended to be effective September 3, 2020, 45 TexReg 6125