The Rulebook · draft under verification
E-bike law in Texas.
The rules at a glance
- Max motor power
- 750 W
- Top assisted speed
- 28 mph
- Minimum age
- 15+ (Class 3)
- Helmet
- No statewide helmet requirement
- Licence required
- No
- Registration required
- No
The three classes
| Class | Assist | Top speed | Throttle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Pedal-assist | 20 mph | No |
| Class 2 | Throttle + assist | 20 mph | Yes |
| Class 3 | Pedal-assist | 28 mph | No |
What the statute actually says
TX adopted the 3-class model in 2019 (Transp. Code ch. 664): <=750W, Class 1/2 to 20 mph, Class 3 to under 28 mph, class label and Class 3 speedometer. Under 15 may not operate a Class 3; no statewide helmet law. [Source: Tex. Transp. Code ch. 664 (664.001-664.005)]. Draft — verify against the current statute before relying on it.
Draft summary under verification — not legal
advice. Summaries were ported from Redtail eBikes' rulebook research (pulled 2026-07-03) and are being
re-verified against the official sources linked above. State law changes; confirm before you rely on it.