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Subject: Support the Legalization of Street-Ready ATVs & UTVs on Roads 50 MPH or Lower

Dear Senator [Last Name],

My name is [Your Full Name], and I am a resident of [Your City or County], Texas. I’m writing to ask for your support on a commonsense policy that directly impacts rural mobility, small-town economies, and roadway fairness across our state: legalizing properly equipped ATVs and UTVs on roads with speed limits of 50 MPH or less.

Modern ATVs and UTVs are not the same off-road machines they once were. Today, these vehicles come equipped with seat belts, lights, turn signals, mirrors, and roll cages—and are already being used daily for errands, work, and transportation in rural Texas communities. The only thing missing is a clear, fair legal path that allows us to use them responsibly and safely on the roads we depend on.

A growing number of states—including Arizona, Utah, Idaho, and Montana—have already passed legislation allowing this kind of access. They’ve seen the benefits:

• Safer riders operating under structured laws
  
  

• Boosts to local economies and small businesses
  
  

• Fewer legal gray areas for law enforcement
  
  

• Lower vehicle costs for rural and low-income residents
  
  

Here in Texas, riders already own these vehicles. Many are licensed drivers. Many already carry insurance. We aren’t asking for special privileges—we’re asking for fair treatment.

Please support legislation like the proposed “50 MPH Bill” that would allow registered, insured, street-ready ATVs and UTVs to be operated on designated roads across Texas. It’s time our laws caught up with reality.

Thank you for your time and service to our state. I’d appreciate your leadership in helping bring this issue to the floor and giving Texans the freedom to ride responsibly.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Email]
[Your Phone Number]

Subject: Please Support ATV/UTV Road Access on Roads 50 MPH or Lower

Dear Representative [Last Name],

My name is [Your Full Name], and I live in [Your City or County], Texas. I’m writing as one of your constituents to ask for your support on an important issue impacting rural residents, small businesses, and responsible vehicle owners across our district: the legalization of properly equipped ATVs and UTVs on roads with posted speed limits of 50 MPH or less.

These machines are no longer just off-road toys. Today’s ATVs and UTVs are built for work and daily use, often coming factory-equipped with headlights, brake lights, turn signals, mirrors, seat belts, and roll cages. Many are insured and operated by licensed drivers—but current Texas law still treats them as off-limits on public roads, even when all safety boxes are checked.

I believe Texas can follow the lead of states like Utah, Arizona, and Montana, where responsible ATV access has led to:

• Safer, more regulated riding
  
  

• Increased revenue for local economies
  
  

• Reduced enforcement confusion
  
  

• Greater transportation flexibility for rural communities
  
  

This is not about thrill-seeking—it’s about fairness, safety, and practicality. Many people in our area use side-by-sides for work, errands, and short-distance travel. They deserve the same legal protection as motorcyclists and slow-moving vehicles already allowed on those roads.

Please consider sponsoring or supporting legislation like the proposed “50 MPH Bill.” This effort gives Texas riders a responsible path to legality and gives law enforcement clearer standards to work with—without compromising safety or infrastructure.

Thank you for your time and for representing the people of [Your District]. I appreciate your leadership and hope to see your support on this issue.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Email]
[Your Phone Number]