West University Place to meet with Woodlands leader on e-bike rules

Who's involved

• Susan Sample · West University Place Mayor^[1]
• Brad Bailey · Woodlands Township CEO, running for Texas State House of Representatives^[1]
• John Barnes · West University Place council member^[1]
• Kalie Rainsberger · West University Place council member^[1]

The facts

1. West University Place has debated regulation for micromobility vehicles like electric bicycles and electric scooters for months. [1]^[1]
2. At an Oct. 26, 2026 meeting, West U council members questioned how they could define some of the wording in the ordinance, including what is considered the city's civic center. [1]^[1]
3. The current proposed ordinance would ban the vehicles' use in certain areas, including the city's civic center and sidewalks, prohibit the devices from being operated at night, prohibit anyone under 16 years old from operating e-bikes and require registration for 16-year-olds to use the devices. [1]^[1]
4. The state's legislative session does not begin until January 2027, and even if a bill passed then, it would not take effect until months later. [1]^[1]
5. The West U council did not decide when the subject would be back on the agenda, but said it would be after they meet with Bailey. [1]^[1]

Who said what

• West University Place officials Brad Bailey has previously said he would take up the e-bike issue at the state level if elected^[1]
• West U Mayor Susan Sample Being the head of the Woodlands Township, Bailey 'has the same issues,' and she understands he has 'great ideas for the state to tackle' regarding e-bike regulation^[1]
• Council member Kalie Rainsberger The registration requirements would lead children to use other devices that don't require registration^[1]