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What is covered in the Texas vehicle code? Texas

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Within the TX Vehicle Code

The Texas vehicle code, also known as the Texas transportation code, covers laws and regulations applying to vehicles, motorists, and traffic rules. This document also describes in detail what fees are charged for various transactions when you visit your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office.

The most common reason drivers choose to review the Texas vehicle code is to learn more about the code of regulations relating to vehicle registration and drivers licenses. This can be particularly helpful for people who choose to defend themselves when going to court for a traffic ticket, speeding ticket, or other minor violation.
 
However, the Texas vehicle code has many other types of information as well. For example, the vehicle code covers:

  • All-terrain vehicles.
  • Privileged parking.
  • Abandoned motor vehicles.
  • Removal of unauthorized vehicles from a parking facility or public roadway.
  • Rights of owners and operators of stored vehicles.
  • Valet parking services.
  • Allowing a dangerous driver to borrow a motor vehicle.
  • Denial of renewal of license for failure to appear.
  • Automobile club services.
  • Implied consent.
  • Operation of motor vehicle by minor.
For your convenience, Texas publishes on online version of the transportation code, the Texas Constitution and Statutes. Once you find the statute you’re after, you can choose to either review the information online or save a copy of the related statues as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF file. Most of the information that is of use to the typical motorist can be found under "Title 7: Vehicles and Traffic."

Unfortunately, there may be cases where the laws have changed and the online version of the Texas transportation code is not the most-up-to-date information available. If you're planning to use the online version of the vehicle codes as research for a legal proceeding, consult the Legislative Reference Library of Texas to make sure you have the most current information.

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