How old do you have to be to ride a motorcycle in the state of texas.?

Question

I am not old enough yet but I will be in a few years... by my parents.. but I need to know how old and the requirements to getting a motorcycle liscence.

Answer 1

either 15 or 16

Answer 2

dont get a bike,you'll wind up in a wheel chair like me--was stopped at a red light and had a pickup run into me at 40 mph-paralyzed from the waist down

Answer 3

16 ~

Answer 4

Its the same to get an operators license. Test; Permit; Test, then license. 16 yrs. old.

Answer 5

16

Answer 6

Fifteen for 250cc

From the DPS  website:

(a) In this section, "motorcycle" includes a motor driven cycle.

(b)  The department may issue a special restricted Class M license that authorizes the holder to operate only a motorcycle that has not more than a 250 cubic centimeter piston displacement.

(c) A person is eligible for a restricted motorcycle license if the person:

(1) is 15 years of age or older but under 18 years of age;

(2) has completed and passed a motorcycle operator training course approved by the department; and

(3) has met the requirements imposed under Section 521.145.