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HB 4904: Liability Protections for Motorcycle Training Sites

Posted in: Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety

Effective September 1, 2025, House Bill 4904 of the 89th Texas Legislative Session amended Chapter 662 of the Transportation Code to add Section 662.014: Limitation on Liability for Property Owners. This new section provides that: Property owners who allow motorcycle operation and safety instruction or instructor training courses on their property are not liable for… Read More about HB 4904: Liability Protections for Motorcycle Training Sites

Action Required: Fingerprinting for License Renewal Starting August 1, 2025

Posted in: Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety

Dear Motorcycle instructor, All motorcycle instructors must submit fingerprints for a national criminal history record review in accordance with the Transportation Code, Chapter 662, Section 662.0063.  Beginning August 1, 2025, you must be fingerprinted successfully pass a criminal history background check. as part of your renewal requirement. The licensee is responsible for paying the fee… Read More about Action Required: Fingerprinting for License Renewal Starting August 1, 2025

Motorcycle Instructor Training Provider Endorsement Required

Posted in: Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety

The Department recently received several Instructor applications that included unapproved Instructor Training Provider endorsements. Curriculum providers must approve anyone wanting to be an Instructor Training Provider (ITP) for their program. Motorcycle Instructor Training Provider Requirements: Reporting Requirements Removing the Instructor Training Provider Endorsement If you have applied to add the ITP endorsement to your instructor… Read More about Motorcycle Instructor Training Provider Endorsement Required

Fingerprint Information (Updated)

Posted in: Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety

Fingerprints provided for YOUR TDLR application shall be used to check criminal history records of the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in accordance with applicable statutes. NOTE: Do NOT schedule an appointment for fingerprinting until after you have filed your license application. All the information you need to schedule your fingerprint appointment will… Read More about Fingerprint Information (Updated)

Motorcycle School Quarterly Reports

Posted in: Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety

This notice is a reminder that Motorcycle School Quarterly Reports are due to TDLR no later than the seventh day after each quarterly reporting period ends. (Note: Quarters end on Mar 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31 each year.) The motorcycle school reporting requirements and standards are detailed in Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 98, Section 98.50…. Read More about Motorcycle School Quarterly Reports

Changes to Incident Reporting Requirements for Motorcycle Training Schools

Posted in: Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety

Effective January 1, 2024, newly adopted rules change the reporting requirements for incidents involving Motorcycle Training Schools. Current rules state that Motorcycle Schools must report any incident (defined as “Any instance where any part of a motorcycle, other than the tires or side stand, touches the ground or another object” that occurs on the training… Read More about Changes to Incident Reporting Requirements for Motorcycle Training Schools

Motorcycle Instructor Training Provider License

Posted in: Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety

A new endorsement, Instructor Training Provider, will be added as an option for the Motorcycle Instructor license effective January 1, 2024. This endorsement was created by Senate Bill 478 (88th Legislature Regular Session). Instructors must hold a current certification to conduct a TDLR-approved instructor training course issued by the course owner or administrator. Please contact your curriculum provider for… Read More about Motorcycle Instructor Training Provider License

Motorcycle Instructors Can Apply and Renew Online

Posted in: Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety

Effective immediately, Motorcycle Instructors can now renew and apply for an initial motorcycle instructor license online using the Online Licensing Services System. Instructors must first register as a new user before they can begin a renewal or initial application transaction. This online system allows for quicker application processing times, electronic payments, and the ability for users to upload documents directly… Read More about Motorcycle Instructors Can Apply and Renew Online

Motorcycle Training Schools, Instructors Can Submit Credentials To Teach Updated MSF Basic Rider Courses

Posted in: Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety

Starting on Friday, October 14, 2022,Texas Motorcycle Training Schools who have appropriately credentialed motorcycle instructors can begin offering the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s (MSF) Basic Rider Course 2 updated (BRC2-LW) eCourse (eP2x6) and MSF’s 3 Wheel Basic Rider Course updated (3WBU) eCourse (eP1x7-9). The curriculum for each course did not change – as with eP1x11, the delivery… Read More about Motorcycle Training Schools, Instructors Can Submit Credentials To Teach Updated MSF Basic Rider Courses

Commission Adopts Rules

Posted in: Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to an existing rule at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 98, §98.69, regarding the Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety program. The adopted rule makes the necessary rule changes for the Motorcycle and ATV Operator Safety program to align the program rules with the advisory board… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules