Angel Reyes & Associates

It’s a fair question to ask if you hop on an electric scooter after drinking: can I face legal trouble for this? The short answer is yes. The fuller answer requires knowing what Texas law says on the subject and how a conviction—or even an arrest—will affect you.

Texas does not use the term “DUI” as a formal crim...

Whether you can ride an e-bike on a public sidewalk depends on where you are in Texas.

State law allows you to ride on the sidewalk by default, but local ordinances in major cities are often more nuanced and restrictive. In Dallas, it depends on the neighborhood. In Houston, you generally can’t ride on the sidewalk. In Austin, it is usually permitted, but with condi...

You rented a scooter in Austin, hit a cracked curb that the city had been ignoring for months, and went over the handlebars. The emergency room treated a wrist fracture and a concussion, only to be told by the rental company that their user agreement limits their liability, and by your auto insurer that e-scooters aren’t covered. Naturally, you’re not sure whether any of that...

You bought an electric two-wheeled vehicle and you want to know where you stand legally in Texas. Or maybe you were hit by one and you’re not sure what insurance applies, who is responsible, or what your options are. The vehicle’s classification under Texas law determines all of that. Whether what you’re dealing with is an e-bike or an e-moto is not just a matter of what it l...

Electric bikes are sold in three distinct classes, and the class determines how the motor works, how fast it goes, and what rules apply when you ride it in Texas. If you are buying an e-bike or trying to figure out which type you already have, the class system is the right place to start.

Texas draws its definitions from ...