Section 98.70 - Instructor-Responsibilities(a) An instructor must: (1) notify the department of any change in the instructor's address, phone number, or email address within 15 days from the date of the change;(2) maintain a valid driver's license that entitles the license holder to operate a motorcycle on a public road;(3) maintain a driving record that meets the requirements of §98.21(5);(4) act immediately to appropriately address the medical needs of any person injured at the training site and summon emergency medical services if necessary;(5) report each injury to the motorcycle school in a timely manner;(6) cooperate with all department audits and investigations and provide all requested documents;(7) before each course, inspect each motorcycle to be used on the range to ensure the motorcycle meets the requirements of §98.102;(8) ensure that each motorcycle provided by a student meets the insurance requirements of §98.102(b)(2) before the motorcycle is used on the range;(9) provide instruction only in compliance with a curriculum approved by the department;(10) be capable of instructing the entire course and providing technically correct riding demonstrations;(11) comply with the student-to-instructor ratio requirements in §98.108;(12) supervise all students and personnel on the range;(13) wear the protective gear required by §98.108(e) whenever riding a motorcycle to, from, or during rider training activities;(14) ensure all students wear the protective gear required by §98.108(e) when participating in the on-cycle activities of the course; and(15) deal honestly with members of the public and the department.(b) An instructor must not: (1) instruct a student if either the instructor or student exhibits signs of impairment from the use of an alcoholic beverage, controlled substance, drug, or dangerous drug, as defined in Texas Penal Code § 1.07; or(2) complete, issue, or validate a certificate of course completion to a person who has not successfully completed the course.16 Tex. Admin. Code § 98.70
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 45, Number 35, August 28, 2020, TexReg 6088, eff. 9/1/2020; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 46, Number 35, August 27, 2021, TexReg 5410, eff. 9/1/2021; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 48, Number 51, December 22, 2023, TexReg 7980, eff. 1/1/2024