Text of section effective until January 01, 2024

Sec. 662.0115.  MOTORCYCLE SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM.  (a)  Using money from the motorcycle education fund account, the department may establish and administer a grant program to improve motorcycle safety in this state.
(b)  The department may award a person a grant to:
(1)  promote the motorcycle operator training and safety program or any other motorcycle safety program in this state;
(2)  increase the number of individuals seeking motorcycle operator training or licensure as an instructor to conduct motorcycle operator training; or
(3)  support any other goal reasonably likely to improve motorcycle safety in this state.
(c)  To administer the grant program, the department shall prescribe:
(1)  grant application procedures;
(2)  guidelines relating to grant amounts; and
(3)  criteria for evaluating grant applications.
(d)  The department shall consult with the motorcycle safety advisory board regarding any proposal to award a grant under this section.
(e)  An institution of higher education is eligible to receive a grant awarded under this section and, if applicable, may use the grant money awarded to perform a duty imposed under Section 662.0064 or 662.013.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 8.012, eff. September 1, 2020.
Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 270 (S.B. 478), Sec. 16, eff. January 1, 2024.