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This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for automated motor vehicles (self-driving cars) in Texas, using standardized automation levels defined by SAE International. The legislation creates a detailed process for companies to obtain authorization to operate automated vehicles commercially, including requirements for vehicle safety, recording devices, and compliance with traffic laws. Companies must obtain a special authorization from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to operate automated vehicles for commercial purposes, and must provide a detailed safety interaction plan for emergency services. The bill introduces a criminal offense (Class B misdemeanor) for operating an automated vehicle commercially without proper authorization, and establishes enforcement mechanisms allowing the department to suspend or revoke operating permissions if safety concerns arise. Additionally, the bill addresses related legal aspects such as insurance coverage, employment classification for safety technology, and transportation network company regulations, ensuring that automated vehicles can be integrated into existing regulatory structures while maintaining public safety standards.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

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