Fulshear riders on e-motos and e-scooters face stepped-up patrols and citations starting Monday, Aug. 10, as the police department kicks off a two-week enforcement campaign on public roads and sidewalks.
The campaign runs through Aug. 21 and targets unsafe and unlawful riding that city leaders say has increased in the fast-growing suburb of roughly 25,000 residents, KHOU reported Monday. Officers will patrol areas where violations have been reported, educate riders and parents about the law, and issue citations when they observe violations.
The timing is no accident. Lamar CISD students return Tuesday, Aug. 11, and Katy ISD students return Wednesday, Aug. 12, a stretch when e-scooter and e-moto traffic near campuses is expected to spike. As we reported Monday, Lamar CISD separately banned motorized mini-bikes from its Fulshear campuses.
But the city's campaign goes further than school property. It covers all public roadways and sidewalks citywide.
What the ordinance requires
Fulshear City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2025-1511 at its Oct. 7, 2025, meeting, voting 7-0 to set rules for e-scooters, bicycles, hoverboards, skateboards and similar devices. Under the ordinance, riders must use the sidewalk whenever one is available, stop completely before crossing any street, yield to pedestrians and never attach themselves or their device to a moving vehicle. Violations carry fines up to $500, and if a rider is under 15, the parent or guardian can receive the citation.
E-motos, sometimes sold under brand names like Sur-Ron or Talaria, are classified as motor vehicles under Texas law and cannot legally operate on public streets unless they meet all state requirements for motor vehicles, according to the Fulshear Police Department's Facebook page.
Education first, then enforcement
After the October 2025 ordinance passed, the city chose education over aggressive enforcement. Outreach included utility bill inserts, school visits, Youth Advisory Commission graphics, brochures, stickers and "Scooter Simon" materials. By the July 21 council meeting, KHOU reported police had issued three citations and responded to several crashes involving riders, though Police Chief Brandon Harris told council none caused serious injuries. A separate account from the About Fulshear, Texas newsletter put the citation count at one.
"We've discussed banning, we've discussed safety measurements. We've discussed a lot of things, but ultimately, I think all that education needs to start at home," Harris said at the July 21 council meeting, as reported by KHOU.
Ban still on the table
At that same July 21 meeting, council members reviewed the ordinance's effectiveness and discussed possible next steps, including a full ban on e-scooters. No changes were approved, but council members said they would continue exploring stricter measures.
The department said Monday its goal is to reduce crashes and prevent injuries, not simply write tickets. It asked parents to talk with their children about where e-motos and e-scooters can legally be ridden and the importance of following traffic laws.
The campaign ends Aug. 21. No date has been announced for the next council discussion on whether a ban or additional restrictions will move forward.
