Do I need to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle in Houston, Texas?

It depends on your age and circumstances. Under Texas law, riders and passengers under 21 must wear a DOT-approved helmet. Riders and passengers 21 and older may ride without a helmet if they completed an approved motorcycle safety course or carry health insurance that covers motorcycle-related injuries.

Even when it’s legal to ride without a helmet, an insurance company may argue that not wearing one made certain injuries worse. A lawyer can help address those arguments and keep the focus on the at-fault driver’s conduct.