Fulshear-area families sending students back to school Tuesday, Aug. 11, face a strict new rule: no motorized mini-bikes, electric motorcycles, ATVs or similar high-powered vehicles on any Lamar CISD campus.
The Lamar CISD Police Department issued the reminder Sunday, Aug. 9, two days before the district's first day of school. The Fulshear Police Department shared the message on its Facebook page, signaling that local law enforcement is backing the enforcement effort.
The ban covers electric motorcycles, minibikes, ATVs and "other high-powered motorized vehicles" on all district property, effective for the 2026-27 school year, according to KPRC 2. Students who bring prohibited devices face disciplinary consequences under the district's Student Code of Conduct.
The policy applies to Fulshear High School, Dean Leaman Junior High and multiple elementary campuses in the Fulshear area. Lamar CISD serves roughly 46,800 students across 50 campuses.
How it compares to Katy ISD
The two districts that serve the Katy-Fulshear area are taking different approaches. Katy ISD, which starts Wednesday, Aug. 12, approved a ban on electric dirt bikes but still permits standard e-bikes that have pedals and top out at 20-28 mph.
Lamar CISD's announcement does not include a similar carve-out for pedal-assist e-bikes. Whether standard e-bikes are permitted on Lamar CISD campuses is not addressed in the district's public communications so far.
Why the crackdown
The Lamar CISD Police Department said the reminder comes as e-bikes and motorized vehicles grow in popularity among students. Katy ISD Police Chief David Rider cited a rise in accidents and injuries involving high-powered electric vehicles operated by children and teens, according to Fox 26 Houston. Barbers Hill ISD has gone even further, banning e-bikes and electric scooters entirely from district property.
The Fulshear City Council also weighed concerns from police about e-bikes and e-scooters in July, considering possible city-level rules beyond school campuses.
What parents should know
Lamar CISD has not published a full list of enforcement consequences. The district says students must use "authorized transportation methods" and follow Texas law while on school property. Violations will be handled through the district's Discipline Management Plan.
Families with questions can contact Lamar CISD at (832) 223-0000 or visit lcisd.org.
