| State | Status | State Law |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 🟩 | (1) TX S 1308 (2021) The Sep of Transportation and the Texas A&M Transportation Institute are to conduct a study on the benefits of automated vehicles, impact of using automated vehicles. This report is to be submitted to the state governor by 1/1/2023. Version: Enacted (2) TX H 3026 (2021) “An automated motor vehicle that is designed to be operated exclusively by the automated driving system for all trips is not subject to motor vehicle equipment laws or regulations of this state that relate to or support motor vehicle operation by a human driver.” Version: Enacted (3) TX H 1791 (2017) “An operator of a vehicle equipped with a connected braking system that is following another vehicle equipped with that system may be assisted by the system to maintain an assured clear distance or sufficient space as required by this section.” Version: Enacted (4) 2017 TX S 2205 (2017) Automated Motor Vehicles- Definitions, Vehicle Testing, Insurance and Liability. Version: Enacted. |
| Explanation of State Law | Failed Legislation | Testing |
| - | (1) TX H 113 (2019) “Relates to the registration, operation, and inspection of automated motor vehicles.” (2) TX H 119 (2019) “Relates to liability for and reporting of accidents involving certain motor vehicles.” (3) TX H 568 (2019) “Relates to the regulation of automated neighborhood electric vehicles.” (4) TX H 1135 (2019) “Relates to the operation of public transit vehicles equipped with connected braking systems.” (5) TX H 1720 (2019) “Relates to a study on the benefits of using certain motor vehicle technologies to alleviate traffic congestion at certain ports of entry in this state.” (6) TX H 2219 (2019) “Relates to the operation of public transit vehicles equipped with connected braking systems.” (7) TX H 4243 (2019) “Relates to the terminology used to describe transportation related accidents.“ (8) TX H 3475 (2017) “Relates to the operation of automated motor vehicles on highways in this state.” (9) TX H 4018 (2017) “Relates to the operation of automated motor vehicles on highways in this state for research and testing purposes.” | - |
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