In Texas, freedom isnât just a buzzwordâitâs a way of life. Itâs in how we raise our families, work our land, and choose the best tools for the job. But freedom only works when the laws keep up with the real world.
We believe in practical freedomânot the kind found in slogans, but the kind that lets a rancher use a side-by-side to run feed into town without worrying about getting pulled over. The kind that lets a parent take their kid to school on a backroad UTV trip, fully equipped with lights, mirrors, seat belts, and insuranceâlegally.
Right now, the law says you can drive a motorcycle with no roof and no seat belt, or even a golf cart with limited speed and visibility, but not a fully equipped ATV or UTV designed for rural life and modern transportation.
Thatâs not freedom.
Thatâs a contradiction.
We're not asking for a shortcut. We're asking for a pathâa legal one, with clear rules, expectations, and safety measures. A path that lets riders do what theyâre already doingâbut with the protection of the law behind them, not against them.
Practical freedom means you:
Have the right to choose your vehicle, if it's safe and compliant
Can move through your community without fear of citation or impound
Are treated fairly, no matter how many wheels you're driving on
This is what we believe. This is what weâre fighting for.
Not just âfreedomââbut freedom that actually works for Texans in 2025.
Fairness is a simple idea: if two people follow the same rules, they should be treated the same. But in Texas, ATV and UTV riders are held to a completely different standardâone that doesnât reflect safety or responsibility, just outdated assumptions.
You can legally ride a motorcycle with no seat belt or roll cage.
You can drive a golf cart on many city streets, even with limited lighting and no turn signals.
You can operate a neighborhood electric vehicle with minimal safety features.
But if you take a modern side-by-side with seat belts, mirrors, full lighting, turn signals, a roll cage, and insuranceâyou're often breaking the law the moment your tires hit pavement.
Thatâs not regulation.
Thatâs a double standard.
This movement isnât about avoiding safety requirements. Itâs about embracing themâequally. We support:
Licensing
Insurance
Equipment standards
Accountability
But fairness means those standards apply to everyone, not just to certain vehicle types.
Right now, the law:
Punishes responsible riders
Confuses law enforcement
Encourages inconsistency in enforcement
Fails to distinguish between the reckless and the compliant
A system that treats a road-ready UTV like an illegal threatâbut makes room for far less equipped vehiclesâisnât protecting the public. Itâs punishing good judgment.
We donât want special treatment.
We want equal treatmentâand the law to finally catch up to common sense.
This movement isnât led by lobbyists or out-of-state corporations. Itâs not some niche idea whispered around forums or backroads.
Itâs built by real people, living real livesâacross rural counties, unincorporated towns, farming communities, and even the edges of cities where the pavement ends and the property lines begin.
We are:
đ©âđŸ Ranchers and farmers, hauling supplies, checking fences, and moving between fields
đ§° Tradespeople and mechanics, who rely on UTVs for affordable transport
đšâđ©âđŠâđŠ Families, taking short rides to the park, store, or school in vehicles designed for safety
đ» Truck owners, looking for a better way to make short trips without burning diesel
đȘ Local business owners, who know ATV riders bring foot traffic, not just dust
đȘ Veterans and older Texans, who may not ride motorcycles, but trust their side-by-side
đ ïž Powersports professionals, who are asked every day, âHow can I make this thing street legal?â
These are the people the law has ignored for too long.
Weâre not asking for lawlessnessâweâre already living with rules, boundaries, and respect for the road. We just want those rules to reflect whatâs already happening in towns across Texas:
People riding responsibly
Using safe equipment
Respecting traffic laws
Filling up at the gas station
Supporting small businesses
Avoiding full-size trucks for 2-mile errands
This isnât a âhobbyistâ movement. This is a working-class, real-world, practical transportation solution thatâs been hiding in plain sight.
And the people behind it? Theyâre not asking for chaos.
Theyâre asking for a clear, legal path forwardâwith rules theyâre ready to follow.
We know what some people think when they hear âATVs on the road.â They imagine chaos. Riders tearing up ditches, ignoring traffic laws, weaving through cars with no lights or helmets.
But letâs be clear:
đ Thatâs not what this bill supports.
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And thatâs not what this movement stands for.
This bill isnât about giving reckless riders a green light. Itâs about giving responsible riders a legal path to do what theyâre already doingâsafely, visibly, and within the law.
Weâre not asking to skip the rules. Weâre asking to follow the right ones.
Under the 50 MPH Bill, every street-legal ATV or UTV would be required to have:
đŠ Headlights and taillights
đ Turn signals
đȘ Side and rearview mirrors
đ A working horn
đȘȘ Vehicle registration
đ Minimum liability insurance
đ€ A licensed driver
đȘ Helmets where required by law
Sound familiar? Itâs because these are the same standards expected of any motor vehicle on Texas roads.
Right now, officers across the state are left guessing. One county issues a warning. Another impounds the machine. A third looks the other way unless thereâs an accident.
Thatâs not fair for riders.
And itâs not fair for officers either.
This bill clears the fogâmaking it easy to identify whatâs legal, whatâs not, and how to respond when someone abuses the privilege of riding.
We believe in order. In standards. In laws that make sense.
We also believe that the same road deserves the same rulesâwhether you're driving a car, a motorcycle, or a properly equipped ATV.
This bill doesnât invite lawlessness.
It reinforces responsibilityâwith a system that works.
Because respect for the road isn't about what you rideâ
Itâs about how you ride.
This isnât a one-time campaign. This is the beginning of something biggerâa permanent push to bring common-sense reform to the laws that affect how we live, ride, and move through this state.
Weâre not here to make noise.
Weâre here to make changeâreal, lasting, legislative change.
Because this isnât about just one group or one region. Itâs about every Texan who:
Wants to use a safe, practical vehicle without risking a ticket
Lives in a rural area where driving a truck 3 miles feels wasteful
Believes that if you follow the rules, you should be respected under the law
A network of riders and landowners across the state
A coalition of small-town businesses, mechanics, and dealers
A new generation of lawmakers ready to support rural mobility
A future where modern vehicles get modern treatment
Weâve written the bill.
Weâve laid out the facts.
Weâve built the roadmap.
Now, we need the people.
Weâre not asking for special favors.
Weâre asking for fair roads, clear rules, and real respect.
And we wonât stop until every properly equipped rider in Texas can ride without fear, fines, or second-class status.