Texas SB1865 regulates electric bicycles, defining them and setting rules for their operation on public land.

Texas SB1865 amends the definition of an "electric bicycle" in the Transportation Code, specifying it must have fully operable pedals, an electric motor of fewer than 750 watts, and a top assisted speed of 28 miles per hour. It allows state agencies and political subdivisions to regulate electric bicycles on public land. The bill also allows operation of Class 1, 2, or 3 electric bicycles in state parks and on public land where human-powered bicycles are allowed, except on natural-surface singletrack trails for Class 2 and 3 bicycles.

Texas SB1865 regulates electric bicycles, defining them and setting rules for their operation on public land.

Texas SB1865 amends the definition of an "electric bicycle" in the Transportation Code, specifying it must have fully operable pedals, an electric motor of fewer than 750 watts, and a top assisted speed of 28 miles per hour. It allows state agencies and political subdivisions to regulate electric bicycles on public land. The bill also allows operation of Class 1, 2, or 3 electric bicycles in state parks and on public land where human-powered bicycles are allowed, except on natural-surface singletrack trails for Class 2 and 3 bicycles.