Text of section effective on September 01, 2020

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.