Permits & Reciprocity

Texas rules for a twelve-year-old OHV rider center on direct adult supervision, a qualifying safety certificate, land rules and a properly prepared machine.

Texas sets 14 as the minimum age for an OHV safety certificate; younger riders need direct adult supervision and must follow public-land rules.

Texas ATV RiderCourse locations and approved training providers can be found through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Texas OHV safety certificate costs depend on the course provider; check what the fee covers and keep certification, decals and trail access separate.

Texas OHV safety certificate rules depend on age and location: eligible riders need approved training, and children under 14 need supervision.

Texas OHV decal renewal follows a September-to-August year. Check the expiration date, renew for each machine, and confirm land rules before riding.

Texas OHV decal fines can range from $25 to $500; check where the sticker is required and which machines need one before riding.

Texas OHV decals are assigned to machines, not riders; each vehicle needs its own decal, while safety certificates and age rules apply to people.

A Texas OHV decal is generally unnecessary for a highway-registered machine, but land-specific permits, fees and riding rules may still apply.

Rental ATVs and UTVs need their own decal check, since the decal attaches to the machine, not the renter, and depends on whether the ride is on public land.