37 Tex. Admin. Code § 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.
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