Mobility & Curb Rules in Travis County, TX (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Travis County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Travis County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Shared E-Scooter Rules

Shared electric scooters operate under City of Austin and other municipal permits, not Travis County. Unincorporated Travis County has no shared-mobility license framework, so dockless scooters are uncommon outside city limits and CapMetro service zones.

Shared Scooters Limited to City Permits

Few Restrictions

Tex. Transp. Code Sec. 551.352

Sec. 551.352. OPERATION ON ROADWAYS OR SIDEWALKS. (a) A motor-assisted scooter may be operated only on a street or highway for which the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less. The motor-assisted scooter may cross a road or street at an intersection where the road or street has a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour. (b) A county or municipality may prohibit the operation ...

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Bike Lane Rules

Travis County Transportation and Natural Resources stripes bike lanes on county arterials including Cameron Road, FM 1826, and South Pleasant Valley extensions. Texas Transportation Code grants cyclists full road rights and three-foot passing under HB 1755 statewide.

Bike Lanes on Travis County Roads

Few Restrictions

Tex. Transp. Code Sec. 551.103

Sec. 551.103. OPERATION ON ROADWAY. (a) A person operating a bicycle on a roadway who is moving slower than the other traffic shall ride as near as practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway, unless: (1) the person is passing another vehicle moving in the same direction; (2) the person is preparing to turn left at an intersection or onto a private road or driveway; (3) a condition on ...

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Mobility & Curb Rules by City in Travis County

1 cities in Travis County have their own mobility & curb rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

AustinPop. 978,908

1 verified rule • Bike Lane Rules

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