Does Texas law require the operator of a golf cart to have a driver's license?

Yes. In 2019, the state of Texas classified golf carts as motor vehicles. Operators of golf carts are now considered operators of a motor vehicle. Texas requires all operators of a motor vehicle to have a driver's license. (Texas Transportation Code Section 521.021)

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1. Is it legal to operate a golf cart on a public street?
2. Does Texas law require the operator of a golf cart to have a driver's license?
3. What provision in Texas law requires golf carts to have a license plate?
4. Can a driver with a learner's permit operate a golf cart on a. public street?
5. Are golf carts subject to any other Texas motor vehicle laws?