Cumby City Council Special Meeting Agenda June 15, 2020 4:30 p.m.  City Hall - 100 East Main Street, Cumby, Texas  Public Link: ntps/40/webzom.NS//B474814097  Meeting ID: 8474814.4097 Call to Order Establish quorum  I. II.  III. Invocation IV. Pledge of Allegiance V. Announcements  Announcements are provided on each agenda SO that City Staff, Mayor, Council Members and members of the public may make announcements concerning matters of public recognition or upcoming events of local and regional significance; to advise the public of opportunities for service, recognition or recreation within our community; and to provide community charitable, civic, and philanthropic organizations the chance to broaden their appeal by the timely publication of details of their programs and activities. To utilize this opportunity, members of the public may contact the Mayor, City Secretary or City Council Members with details of their events or may appear at City Council Meetings and make their own announcements. Announcements" shall be limited to the recitation of facts about the subject events, congratulatory or approbative statements concerning service to the City or the community, and invitations to participation at various events. No deliberations concerning the details of  upcoming events shall be conducted  VI. Presentation by Citizens (Please Limit To 2 Minutes)  (At this time, we would like to listen to any member of the audience on any subject matter, whether that item is on the agenda. All comments are limited to a maximum of two (2) minutes for each speaker. Speakers making personal, unfounded, profane or slanderous remarks may be removed from the room. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Mayor and Aldermen are restricted from discussing or acting on any items not listed on the agenda. Action can only be taken at a future meeting. When your name is called, please come to the front and state your name and address clearly before making your comments. Thank you for your  cooperation). VII. New Business  A. Discuss and consider possible action appointing a special Attorney, Brent Money for assisting CA Forensics, LLC with the Forensic Audit.    B. Discuss and Consider possible action on Registration and Title Bulletin # 004-20; Operation of Off-Highway Vehicles and Golf Carts and the  Issuance of License Plates.  VIII. Adjournment  Ifduring the course of the meeting, any discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed session, the Council will convene in such executive or closed session in accordance with the following: 1) VTCA Government Code 551.071 Consultations with legal counsel concerning pending or threatened litigation or matters where counsel's duty to the City conflicts with the Open Meetings Act; 2) VTCA Government Code 551.072 - Deliberations regarding the purchase, sale, lease or exchange of real property; 3) VTCA Government Code 551.073 - Deliberations regarding prospective gifts or donations; 4) VTCA Government Code 551.074 - Deliberations regarding personnel of the City; 5)VTCA Government Code 551.076- Deliberations regarding the deployment of security devices or the mplementation of security policy; and VTCA Government Code  551.087 - Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations.  CERTIFICATION  1Codi Reynolds, City Secretary for City of Cumby, hereby certify that the above notice of meeting and agenda was posted on the Public Notice Board at Cumby City Hall, 100 East Main Street, Cumby, Texas on June 11, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.  Codi - lumalk Codi Reynolds, City/Secretary  6     Texas Department ofMotor Vehicles HELPING TEXANS GO. HELPING TEXAS GROW.  February 27, 2020  Registration and Title Bulletin # 004-20  Policy and Procedure  TO:  All County Tax Assessor-Collectors  SUBJECT: Operation of Off-Highway Vehicles and Golf Carts and the Issuance of  License Plates  PURPOSE  Toj provide guidance on the issuance of license plates to off-highway vehicles and golf carts due  to) House Bill (HB) 1548 enacted by the 86th] Legislature.  DETAILS  HB 1548: made several changes related to off-highway vehicles and golf carts. An off-highway vehicle is now defined as an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), recreational off-highway vehicle (ROV), utility vehicle (UTV), and sand rail. HB 1548 authorized issuance ofai new Off-Highway Vehicle license plate for ATVs, ROVs, UTVS and sand rails and these vehicles must display an Off-Highway Vehicle license plate to be operated on roads. Off-highway vehicles are required HB 1548 also specified that golf carts must display a GolfCart license plate to operate on roads. The GolfCart license plate was redesigned as a result ofHB 1548, and the new design replaces the current design. Golfcarts continue to not be eligible for title or registration. Information on permissible operation ofo off-highway vehicles and golf carts on roads can be found in the Registration Manual, Chapter 12. Customers with questions about the permitted operation of off-highway vehicles and golf carts on roads should bei referred to local law  tol be titled, but continue to not be eligible for registration.  enforcement.  The new Off-Highway Vehicle license plate was made available with the Registration and Title System (RTS) Release 9.5, which went live in December 2019. Detailed processing instructions were provided in the RTS 9.5 Release Notes. Administrative rule revisions enabling issuance of the new Off-Highway Vehicle license plate have been adopted and will be effective March 1, An initial supply of Off-Highway Vehicle and redesigned Golf Cart license plates will be distributed to your offices the week ofMarch 2, 2020. You will be able to receive the new Off- Highway Vehicle and Golf Cart license plates into inventory upon receipt.  2020.  COUNTY ACTION  You may see an increase in customers in your office requesting an Off-Highway Vehicle or Golf Cart license plate. Once you receive your inventory you will be able to issue the appropriate license plates to owners of these vehicles that request a license plate. Off-Highway Vehicle and    2  February 27, 2020  Golf Cart license plates can be obtained by customers upon request and do: not require the  completion of an application. CONTACT Regional Service Center. Sincerely,  Ify you have any questions, please contact your local Texas Department ofMotor Vehicles  Jeremiah Kuntz, Director 215 Vehicle Titles and Registration Division  JK:TT:TM    Chapter 12  OFF-HIGHWAY, LOG LOADER, FORESTRY  & MISCELLANEOUS  This chapter contains the following sections: 12.1 Off-Highway Vehicles 12.2 Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV) 12.3 GolfCart 12.4 Package Delivery Vehicles 12.5 Pocket Bike or Minimotorbike 12.6 Motor Assisted Scooter and Minimotorbike 12.7Log Loader Vehicle 12.8 Forestry Vehicles 12.9 Other Vehicles 12.11 Registration ofVehicle  12.10 Oil Well Servicing and Drilling Machinery  12.12 Vehicles Subject to Registration or Eligible for Distinguishing License Plates  12.1 Off-Highway Vehicles  Transportation Code, Sec. 502.140. Certain Off-Highway Vehicles.  (a) Ini this section, "off-highway vehicle " has the meaning assigned by Section (b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the department may not register an off-highway vehicle, with or without design alterations, for operation on aj public (c) The department may register an off-highway vehicle that is owned by the state, county, or mmnicipalityfor operation on aj public beach or highway to maintain  551A.001. highway.  public. safety and welfare.  (d) Section 504.401 does not apply to an off-highway vehicle. (e) An off-highway vehicle that is registered under this section.  (1) is not. subject to the requirements ofSubchapter D, Chapter 551A; and (2) is subject to the requirements ofSubchapter. E, Chapter 551A. Transportation Code, Sec.551A.052. Registration; License Plates. (a) Except as provided by Section 502.140(c), the Texas Department ofMotor Vehicles may not register an off-highway vehicle for operation on a highway regardless ofwhether any alteration has been made to the vehicle.  Motor Vehicle Registration Manual  12-1  TxDMV. January 2020    Off-Highway Vehicles  (b) An operator may operate an unregistered off-highway vehicle on a highway in ai manner authorized by this subchapter only ifthe vehicle displays a license plate (c) The Texas Department ofMotor Vehicles:  issued under this section.  (1) shall by rule establish aj procedure to issue license plates for unregistered (2) may charge aj fee not to exceed. $10 for the cost of the license plate, to be deposited to the credit ofthe Texas. Department ofMotor Vehicles fund. (d) Anoff-highway vehicle license plate issued under Subsection (c) does not expire.. A person who becomes the owner ofan off-highway vehicle for which the previous owner obtained a license plate may not use the previous owner' 's license plate. Transportation Code, Sec. 551A.053. Operation on Highway Authorized by Municipality (a) In addition to the operation authorized by, Section 551A.055, the governing body ofan municipality may allow an operator to operate an unregistered off-highway vehicle on all or part ofa highway that: (1) is in the corporate boundaries ofthe municipality; and (2) has a posted. speed limit ofi not more than 35 miles per hour. (b) In addition to the operation authorized. by Section 551A.055, the commissioners court ofa county described. by Subsection (c) may allow an operator to operate an unregistered off-highway vehicle on all or part ofa highway that: (1) is located: in the unincorporated area oft the county; and (2) has aj posted. speed limit of not more than 35 miles per hour. (c) Subsection (6) applies only to a county that: (1) borders or contains a portion of the Red River; barrier island that borders the GulfofA Mexico; or (3) is adjacent to a county described by Subdivision (2) and: (A) has aj population of less than 37,000; and  off-highway vehicles; and  or Certain Counties.  (2) borders or contains a portion of the Guadalupe River and contains a part ofa  (B) contains aj part ofa barrier island or peninsula that borders the Gulfof  Mexico.  Transportation Code, Sec. 551A.054. Prohibition of Operation in Certain Areas by (a) A county or municipality may, prohibit the operation of an unregistered off-highway vehicle on a highway under Section 551A.055 ifthe governing body of the county or municipality determines that the prohibition is necessary  Municipality, County, or Department.  in the interest of safety.  Motor Vehicle Registration Manual  12-2  TxDMV January 2020    Off-Highway Vehicles  (b) The Texas Department fTransportation may prohibit the operation of an unregistered off-highway vehicle on a highway under Section 551A.055 ifthat department determines that the prohibition is necessary in the  interest of safety.  Transportation Code, Sec.551A.055. Operation Authorized in Certain Areas. An operator may operate an unregistered off-highway vehicle:  (1) in a master planned community:  (A) that has in place a uniform set of restrictive covenants; and (B) for which a county or municipality has approved a plat; or (2) on a highway for which the posted. speed limit is not more than 35 miles per  hour, ifthe off-highway vehicle is operated: (A) during the daytime; and  (B) not more than two miles from the location where the off-highway vehicle isu usually parked andj for transportation to or from a golf course.  Transportation Code, Sec. 551A.056. Crossing Intersections.  An regsteredal-hgha, vehicle may cross a highway at ani intersection, including an intersection with a highway that has a posted. speed limit ofmore than 35 miles per hour.  Transportation Code, Sec. 551A.001.1 Definitions.  In this chapter:  (1) "All-terrain vehicle " means ai motor vehicle that is: (A) equipped with a seat or. seats for the use of  (i) the rider; and  (ii) apassenger, ifthe motor vehicle is designed by the manfacturer to (B) designed to propel itselfwith three or more tires in contact with the (C) designed by the manyfacturer, for off-highway use; (D) not designed. by the manfacturer, primarlby.forfarming or lawn care;  transport aj passenger;  ground; and  E) not more than. 50 inches wide. (1-b) "Off-highway vehicle" means:  (A) an all-terrain vehicle or recreation off-highway vehicle, as those terms  are defined by Section 502.001;  B) asand rail; or C/ ai utility vehicle.  (3) "Sand rail" means a vehicle, as defined by Section 502.001, that:  Motor Vehicle Registration Manual  12-3  TXDMV January 2020    Off-Highway' Vehicles  (A) is designed or built primarily, for off-highway use in sandy terrains, including for use on sand dunes; (B) has ai tubular frame, an integrated roll cage, and an engine that is rear-mounted or placed midway between the front andi rear axles oft the has a gross vehicle weight, as defined by, Section 541.401, of  vehicle; and  () not less than 700 pounds; and (ii) not more than 2,000 pounds.  (4)"Public off-highway vehicle land" means land on1 whehaf/ghwayreraion isauthorized under Chapter 29, Parks and Wildlife Code. )"Recreationa. off-highway vehicle", means a motor vehicle that is: (A) equipped with a. seat or. seats for the use of  () the rider; and  (ii) a passenger or passengers, ifthe vehicle is designed by the manyfacturer to transport. aj passenger or passengers; (B) designed to propel itselfwith) four or more tires in contact with the designed by the manufacturer) for off-highway use by the operator only; (D) not designed by the mamufacturer primarilyforf farming or lawn care. (6)"Utility vehicle " means a motor vehicle that is not a golfcart, as defined by (A) equipped with. side-by-side seating for the use ofthe operator and a (B) designed to propel itselfwith at least four tires in contact with the (C) designed by the manujacturer. for off-highway use only; and (D) designed by the manufacturer, primarilyf for utility work and not for  ground; and  Section 551.401, or lawn mower and is:  passenger; ground;  recreational purposes.  Off-highway vehicles include all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), recreational off-highway All off-highway vehicles are required to be titled but are not registered. For titling  vehicles (ROVs), utility vehicles (UTVs), and sand rails.  requirements, see the Title Manual. All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) A vehicle is classified as an ATVifit: has three or more tires, is designed for off-highway use,  has a seat or seats for the rider and one passenger,  Motor Vehicle Registration Manual  12-4  TxDMV January 2020    Off-Highway Vehicles  itr must have headlights and taillights that are illuminated, and  depending ont the operator, operation does not exceed the specified distance from point To be operated on public off-highway vehicle land, an off-highway vehicle must have:  of origin to the destination. ab brake system, amuffler system, head and tail light, and  aU.S. Forest Service qualified spark arrester,  an Off-Highway Vehicle decal issued by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Transportation Code, Section 551.005 allows off-highway vehicles that have been issued inal master planned community with a uniform set ofrestrictive covenants and a on a highway with aj posted speed limit not more than 35 mph if operated during the daytime and the vehicle is driven not more than two miles from the location where iti is Transportation Code, Section 551A.053 allows a city or certain county to authorize operation of off-highway vehicles on certain highways within the city or county's boundaries. A city may authorize operation when the highway is within the boundaries of the city and the posted speed limits is 35 mph or less. Certain counties may authorize operation on the county highway that is located in an unincorporated area ofthe county and the posted speed limit is 35 mph or less.. The counties that may authorize operation  an Off-Highway Vehicle license plate to be operated: county or muncpalty-approved plat; or  usually parked for transportation to and from a golf course.  must:  border or contain a portion of the Red River; island that borders the Gulf ofMexico; or  border or contain a portion of the Guadalupe River and contain a part ofa a barrier be adjacent to a county that borders or contains a portion of the Guadalupe River and contain a part ofal barrier island or peninsula that borders the Gulf of Mexico with a Off-highway vehicles driven on highways where operation is authorized must display an Off-Highway Vehicle license plate. Off-highway vehicles also must display a slow-moving vehicle emblem if operated on roads at a speed of25 mph or less. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) issues the Off-Highway Vehicle decals that allow off-highway vehicles to operate in state owned parks and recreation areas. TPWD should be contacted fori information concerning the issuance oft these decals.  population less than 37,000.  Off-Highway Vehicle Decal  Motor Vehicle Registration Manual  12-6  TxDMV January 2020    Neighborhood: Electric Vehicles (NEV)  Safety Certificate for Operation on Public Property  In addition to the decal requirements for the off-highway vehicle, the operator ofa an off-highway vehicle on public off-highway vehicle land must hold a safety certificate issued by this state or by another state. The operator must carry the certificate when operating the vehicle on public off-highway vehicle land and display the certificate at the Transportation Code, Section. 502.140, states that aj person may not register an off-highway vehicle, with or without design modifications, for operation on aj public  request of any law enforcement officer.  highway.  12.2 Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV) Transportation Code, Sec. 551.301. Definitions.  In this subchapter: Neighborhood electric vehicle' " means a vehicle that can attain a maximum speedof35 miles per hour on a paved level surface and otherwise complies with. Federal. Motor Vehicle Safety, Standard. 500 (49 C.F.R. Section 571.500). Transportation Code, Sec. 551.303. Operation30 on Roadways.  (a) A neighborhood electric vehicle may be operated only on astreet or highway for which the posted. speed limit is 45 miles per hour or less. A neighborhood electric vehicle may cross ai road or street at an intersection where the road or street has a posted. speed limit of more than 45 miles per hour. A neighborhood electric vehicle may not be operated on a street or highway at aspeed that  exceeds the lesser of: (1) the posted speed limit; or (2) 35 miles per hour.  (b) A county or municipality may prohibit the operation ofar neighborhood electric vehicle on a. street or highway ifthe governing body oft the county or municipality determines that the prohibition is necessary in the interest ofsafety. (c) The Texas Department fTransportation may prohibit the operation ofa neighborhood electric vehicle on a highway ifthat department determines that the  prohibition is necessary in the interest ofsafety. Transportation Code, Sec. 551.304. Limited Operation. (a) An operator may operate a neighborhood electric vehicle:  (1) in a master planned community:  (A) that has inj place a uniform set of restrictive covenants; and (B) for which a county or municipality has approved a plat; per hour, ift the neighborhood electric vehicle is operated:  (2) on aj public or private beach; or  on a) public highway for which the posted. speed limit is not more than 35 miles  (A) during the daytime; and  Motor Vehicle Registration Manual  12-7  TxDMV January 2020    GolfCart  may cross ai road ors street at an intersection where the road or street has a posted speed the governing body ofac county or city determines that prohibiting such operation The department determines that prohibiting such operation is necessary in the may be operated in ai master planned community that has in place a uniform set of restrictive covenants; and for which a county or municipality has approved a plat; may be operated on aj public highway for which the posted speed limiti is not more than not more than two miles from the location where the NEV: is usually parked and A person is not required to: register a neighborhood electric vehicle operated in  limit of more than 45 miles per hour, and may not be operated on a street or highway if: is necessary in thei interest of safety, or  interest of safety.  ANEV operated in accordance with 551.304:  may be operated on aj public or private beach; and  35 miles per hour, if operated: during the daytime, and  for transportation to or from a golf course.  compliance with this section, 551.304.  12.3 Golf Cart  Transportation Code, Sec. 551.401. Definitions. primarily. for use on a golfo course.  In this subchapter, "golf cart" means ai motor vehicle designed by the mamyfacturer Transportation Code, Sec. 551.402. Registration Not Authorized; License Plates. (a) The Texas Department ofMotor Vehicles may not register a golfc cart for operation on a highway regardless ofwhether any alteration has been made to (b) A person may operate a golfo cart on a highway in a manner authorized by this subchapter only ifthe vehicle displays a license plate issued under this. section. (1) shall by rule establish aj procedure to issue license plates) for golf carts; and (2) may charge aj fee not to exceed. 810j for the cost ofthe license plate, to be deposited. to the credit ofthe Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund. (d) Agolfcarti license plate does not expire. A person who becomes the owner ofagolf cart for which the previous owner obtained a license plate may not use the Transportation Code, Sec. 551.403. Operation Authorized in Certain Areas.  the golfcart.  (c) The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles:  previous owner's license plate. An operator may operate a golfcart:  (1) in a master, planned community:  Motor Vehicle Registration Manual  12-10  TxDMV January 2020    GolfCart  (A) that has inj place a uniform set ofrestrictive covenants; and (B). for which a county or municipality has approved aj plat; (2) on a public or private beach that is open to vehicular traffic; or (3) on a highway for which the posted. speed limit is not more than. 35 miles per  hour, ifthe golfcart is operated: (A) during the daytime; and  (B) not more than two miles from the location where the golf cart is usually parkeda and for transportation to orj from a golf course.  Transportation Code, Sec. 551.4031. Prohibition of Operation on Highway by (a) Ad county or municipality: may prohibit the operation ofas golfcart on a highway under Section 551.404 ifthe governing body ofthe county or municipality determines that the prohibition is necessary in the interest ofs safety. (b) The Texas. Department ofTransportation may prohibit the operation ofag golfc cart ona) highway under Section 551.404 ifthe department determines that the Transportation Code, Sec. 551.404. Operation on Highway Authorized by Municipality or (a) In addition to the operation authorized. by Section 551.403, the governing body ofamumicipality may allow an operator to operate a golf cart on all or part of  Municipality, County, or Department.  prohibition is necessary in the interest ofsafety.  Certain Counties.  a highway that:  (1) is in the corporate boundaries of the municipality; and (2) has a posted. speed limit ofr not more than 35 miles per hour.  (b). In addition to the operation authorized by Section 551.403, the commissioners court ofa county described by Subsection (c) may allow an operator to operate a golf  cart on all or part ofa) highway that:  (1) is located in the unincorporated area ofthe county; and (2) has a. speed limit of not more than 35, miles per hour. (1) borders or contains a portion oft the Red. River; barrier island that borders the Gulfofl Mexico; or is adjacent to a county described by Subdivision (2) and: (A) has aj population ofless than. 37,000; and  (c) Subsection (b) applies only to a county that:  (2) borders or contains a portion of the Guadalupe River and contains a part ofa  (B) contains a part ofa barrier island or peninsula that borders the Gulfof  Mexico.  Transportation Code, Sec. 551.4041. Equipment.  A golfcart operated under Section 551.404 must have the following equipment:  Motor Vehicle Registration. Manual  12-11  TXDMV January 2020    GolfCart  (1) headlamps; (2) taillamps; (3) reflectors; (4) parking brake; and (5) mirrors.  Transportation Code, Sec. 551.405. Crossing Intersections. A golfo cart may cross ai highway at an intersection, including an intersection with a highway that has a postedspeed. limit ofmore than 35 miles per hour. Transportation Code, Section 551.403 allows golf fcarts that have been issued a Golf Cart in ai master planned community with a uniform set of restrictive covenants anda on a public or private beach that is open to vehicular traffic; or on aj road with aj posted speed limit not more than 35 mph if operated during the daytime and the golf cart is driven not more than two miles from the location where it ist usually parked for transportation to and from a golfcourse. Transportation Code, Section 551.404 allows a city or certain county to authorize operation of golfcarts on certain highways within the city's or county's! boundaries. A city may authorize operation when the highway is within the boundaries oft the city and the posted speed limit is 35 mph or less. Certain counties may authorize operation on county highways that are located in an unincorporated area oft the county and the posted speed limit is 35 mph or less. The golf cart must be equipped with head lamps, tail lamps, reflectors, aj parking brake, and mirrors. The counties that may authorize operation must: border or contain aj portion oft the Guadalupe River and contain aj part ofa a barrier be adjacent to a county that borders or contains a portion of the Guadalupe River and contain aj part ofa barrier island or peninsula that borders the GulfofMexico with a Golfcarts driven on highways where operation is authorized must display a Golf Cart License Plate. Golf Carts also must display a slow-moving vehicle emblem if operated on There will be a one-time fee of$10, and there will be no expiration date or plate sticker for these plates once programming is completed. The Golf Cart License Plate is not proof of Customers who currently have Golf Cart License Plates will no longer receivea registration renewal notice and will not be required to pay the annual $6: fee. Customers should be instructed to remove the plate sticker once it expires. Note: Issuance of Golf Cart License Plates is done through the RTS Title  License Plate tol be operated:  county or municipality-approyed plat;  border or contain aj portion oft the Red River; island that borders the GulfofMexico; or population less than 37,000. roads at a speed of25 mph or less.  registration for operation on a public highway.  Application Event, by selecting Non-Titled.  Motor Vehicle Registration Manual  12-12  TxDMV. January 2020    Package Delivery Vehicles  12.4 Package Delivery Vehicles  Transportation Code, Sec. 551.452. License Plates for Package Delivery Vehicles. (a) The Texas Department ofMotor Vehicles may issue distinguishing license plates) for a vehicle operated by ai motor carrier. for the purpose ofpicking up and delivering mail, parcels, and packages ift the vehicle: (1) isagolfcart, ai neighborhood. electric vehicle, or an off-highway vehicle; and (2) is equipped with headlamps, taillamps, reflectors, a parking brake, and mirrors, in addition to any other equipment required by law. (b) The Texas Department of1 Motor Vehicles by rule shall establish a procedure to issue the license plates to be used only for operation in accordance with this (c) The license plates must include the words "Package Delivery.' . (d) The Texas. Department ofMotor Vehicles may charge a license plate fee not to exceed. 825 anmally to be deposited to the credit oft the Texas. Department of (a) A motor carrier may operate, for the purpose ofpicking up or delivering mail, parcels, or packages, a vehicle bearing license plates issued under Section 551.452 on a public highway that is not an interstate or a limited-access or controlled-access: highway and that has a, speed limit ofr not more. than 35 miles (b) The Department ofMotor Vehicles may not require the registration ofa vehicle operated under Subsection (a) unless the registration is required by other law. Golfo carts, NEVS, and off-highway vehicles (ATVs, ROVS, UTVS and sand rails) operated by a motor carrier for the purpose of picking up or delivering mail, parcels, and The plate fee is $25 annually, and NEVS pay: registration fees in addition to the plate fee. Operation of the vehicle is limited to a public roadway with a speed limit of35 miles or For operation in a subdivision or condominium, the Package Delivery vehicle must comply with any applicable rules adopted by the property owner's association that For operation on all or part ofa public highway allowed by a municipality or county, the Package Delivery vehicle must operate in the corporate boundaries ofthe municipality or unincorporated areas oft the county with a speed limit 35 miles or less. Initial issuance of the license plates must be purchased through the county tax office. Renewal may take place at the county, online, or through a subcontractor. Transportation Code, Sec. 551.353. Application of Subchapter to Pocket Bike or  subchapter.  Motor Vehiclesfund.  Transportation Code, Sec. 551.453. Limited Operation.  per hour.  packages are eligible for Package Delivery License Plates. less, unless crossing on or through ai road or street. manages the subdivision or condominium.  12.5 Pocket Bike or Minimotorbike  Minimotorbike.  Motor Vehicle Registration Manual  12-13  TxDMV. January 2020    Off-Highway' Vehicles  isn not designed by the manufacturer for farm or lawn care,  and  isr not more than 50 inches wide. Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROV) A vehicle is classified as an ROVifit: has four or more tires, isd designed for off-highway use, and Utility Vehicle (UTV) A vehicle is classified as an UTVifit: has four or more tires, is designed for off-highway use, and  has a seat or seats for the rider and one or: more passengers, isn not designed by the manufacturer for farm or lawn care.  has side by side seating for the operator and passenger,  isd designed by the manufacturer for utility work and not recreational purposes.  Sand Rail  A vehicle is classified as a sand rail ifit: has a tubular frame, has an integrated roll cage,  is designed or built for off-highway use in sandy terrains,  has an engine that is rear-mounted or placed midway between the front and rear axles,  and  has a gross vehicle weight between 700-2,000 pounds. Operation of Off-Highway Vehicles Off-Highway Vehicle license plate ifthe vehicle is: maintain public safety and welfare;  Off-highway vehicles may be operated on public roads without the issuance of an owned by a state, county or municipality and operated on aj public beach or highway to operated by a farmer or a rancher and operation is during the daytime and does not exceed a distance of25 miles from point of origin to the destination, and use oft the vehicle is in connection with the production, cultivation, harvesting, etc. of operated by a public utility worker for utility work and operation is during the daytime and does not exceed a distance of25 miles from point of origin to the destination; or operated by al law enforcement officer, or other person who provides law enforcement, firefighting (includes volunteer), ambulance, medical, or other emergency services, and does not exceed a distance of10 miles from point of origin to the destination. Ifthe vehicle qualifies as indicated above and is operated on public roads: itmust display a triangular orange flag (slow: moving emblem) mounted to the back of the vehicle that is at least six feet above ground level,  agricultural products;  Motor Vehicle Registration Manual  12-5  TxDMV. January 2020