The way I read it was to give your girlfriend or SO a ride she has to have her class M license OR YOU have to have your class M license for at least 2 years. I don't know how it works in Texas, but here in Ohio while you have your temp learning permit, you cannot have a passenger (along with other stipulations as well). Also, during your first year of having your license, you and your passenger are required to wear a helmet (why you would not wear helmet is beyond me, I happen to like my brain). I don't like putting different restrictions on different types of motorcycles.