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Texas allows Class 1 and 2 e-bikes on sidewalks under state law, but city rules vary. Learn what Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio allow — and how sidewalk status affects injury claims.
Texas law classifies most e-bikes as electric bicycles, not motor vehicles, so DWI under TPC §49.04 typically does not apply. But public intoxication charges and civil liability still do. Learn what Texas law says.
Electric scooters can qualify as motor vehicles under Texas DWI laws. Learn what charges apply and how intoxicated riding can make a rider liable for civil damages.
Texas state law allows e-scooter sidewalk riding by default, but Dallas, Houston, and Austin have their own rules. Learn what each city requires and how violations can affect a personal injury claim.
Serious injury, rental company denials, hit-and-run crashes, and government entity claims are the key triggers. Learn when legal representation makes a difference after an e-scooter accident in Texas.
Learn the difference between an e-bike and an e-moto in Texas, including how each is classified, what licensing and insurance each requires, and more.
Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bikes differ by motor type and top speed. Learn what each class means, whether you need a license in Texas, and where each class can legally be ridden.
Injured in a Bird scooter accident in Austin or San Antonio? Learn who is liable, what Bird's insurance covers, and what steps to take immediately after a crash.
Texas has no adult e-bike helmet law, but not wearing one can reduce your injury damages under Texas comparative fault rules. Learn the city requirements and the legal stakes.
Texas has no statewide helmet law for adult e-scooter riders, but Austin, Dallas, and Houston have different rules. Learn how helmet non-compliance affects a legal claim under Texas comparative fault law.
If you were hit by an electric scooter, the rider, rental company, and possibly the city may be liable. Learn how to identify a hit-and-run rider and protect your Texas injury claim.
E-bike battery fires are product defects, not user errors. Learn who is liable under Texas product liability law, what a claim requires, and what damages battery fire victims can recover.