FULSHEAR \u2013 As electric scooters and bikes continue to grow in popularity, local leaders are considering new steps they say could improve safety for riders and the public.<\/p>\n
The Fulshear City Council is scheduled to discuss whether additional regulations \u2014 or even a prohibition on e-scooters \u2014 should be considered after reviewing the city\u2019s current ordinance and months of public education efforts.<\/p>\n
The discussion comes as Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman is asking several school districts to adopt policies banning certain high-powered electric motorcycles from school campuses.<\/p>\n
Fulshear first adopted an e-scooter ordinance in October 2025, establishing rules for how scooters cross intersections and creating fines of up to $500 for violations. City leaders later discussed additional topics, including helmet use, speed limits, penalties and sidewalk use, but initially favored expanding education over adding new restrictions.<\/p>\n
Since then, the city has launched a public outreach campaign that included social media posts, utility bill inserts, school newsletters, brochures, youth outreach, police presentations and other educational efforts.<\/p>\n
City staff will now ask council members whether they believe the current approach is effective or whether additional regulations should be considered. The agenda also includes discussion of whether prohibiting e-scooters should be explored.<\/p>\n
Separately, Herman sent letters this week to the Aldine, Cy-Fair, Humble, Klein, Spring and Tomball independent school districts requesting districtwide policies prohibiting unregistered electric motorcycles \u2014 including electric dirt bikes, minibikes and pocket bikes \u2014 from being operated or parked on school property.<\/p>\n
Herman said deputies have responded to crashes involving children and continue to encounter juveniles operating the vehicles on public roadways.<\/p>\n
The request does not apply to electric bicycles that meet the legal definitions of Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 e-bikes under Texas law. It also excludes mobility devices, motor-assisted scooters and other vehicles that are legally permitted.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur goal is to work collaboratively with our local school districts to enhance student safety through education, awareness, and proactive policies,\u201d Herman said in a statement.<\/p>\n
The two efforts are separate but reflect a broader conversation among local officials about balancing the growing popularity of electric mobility devices with public safety concerns.<\/p>\n
Fulshear City Council is expected to discuss the issue during its meeting Tuesday. Any changes to the city\u2019s ordinance would require future council action.<\/p>\n
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