Can you drive a golf cart in Horseshoe Bay?
Yes, on streets posted 35 mph or less. Horseshoe Bay tells residents that Texas law lets a city allow a licensed driver to operate an equipped golf cart on a public road inside the city posted 35 mph or less.
Rules last checked 2026-11-06 by Golf Cart Maps. Published 2026-11-06.
| Vehicle | Allowed | Roads | Speed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf cart | yes | City streets posted 35 mph or less | 35 mph | Licensed driver; slow-moving emblem if under 25 mph |
| Street-legal LSV | yes | Roads posted 35 mph or less | 35 mph | Registered and insured |
The rules
| Topic | Rule | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Golf carts | A municipality may allow golf carts on a public highway inside the city posted 35 mph or less. The driver must be licensed, and the cart needs lights, reflectors, a parking brake and mirrors. | Horseshoe Bay golf cart brochure |
| Golf carts | Golf carts with the required plate and equipment on roads posted 35 mph or less where the city or county allows them, in daylight | Tex. Transp. Code 551.404 |
Roads to avoid
- RM 2147 and SH 71 where posted over 35 mph: Over the golf cart cap (crossing at intersections OK)
Open the live Horseshoe Bay golf cart map in Golf Cart Maps (golfcartmap.com)
FAQ
Where can I drive my LSV in Horseshoe Bay?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. Registered and insured. A town or county can still ban LSVs from a specific road, and posted signs win.
Can I drive a golf cart on RM 2147?
Only where it is posted 35 mph or less. Much of it is posted higher.
Do I need a license to drive a golf cart in Horseshoe Bay?
Yes. The city brochure says only a licensed driver may operate a golf cart on a public road.
Not legal advice; posted signs win.