Tracker
Authorities affecting robots, autonomous systems and physical AI, with type, jurisdiction and current status kept distinct.
2027 Texas legislative session watch
| Authority | Type | Jurisdiction | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Automated Motor Vehicle Law | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect (SB 2807 took effect September 1, 2025; commercial driverless authorization became enforceable May 28, 2026). |
| TxDMV Commercial Driverless Authorization Rules | State Administrative Code | Texas Department of Motor Vehicles | Adopted Rules in Effect (Effective February 27, 2026; enforcement active May 28, 2026). |
| DPS First Responder Interaction Plans | State Administrative Code | Texas Department of Public Safety | Adopted Rules in Effect (Effective January 1, 2026; published December 26, 2025; enforced May 28, 2026). |
| Texas Personal Delivery Devices | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect |
| Texas Unmanned Aircraft Law | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect (Subject to controlling appellate decisions) |
| National Press Photographers Association v. McCraw | Federal Judicial Decision | U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit | Decided Precedent |
| FAA Small Unmanned Aircraft Operations (Part 107) | Federal Regulation | Federal Aviation Administration | Rule in Effect |
| FAA Remote Identification (Part 89) | Federal Regulation | Federal Aviation Administration | Rule in Effect |
| FAA Routine BVLOS Proposal (Part 108) | Federal Proposed Regulation | Federal Aviation Administration | Proposed Rule Pending |
| Drone Package Delivery Certification (Part 135) | Federal Regulatory Pathway | Federal Aviation Administration | Existing Certification Framework Active |
| Agricultural Aircraft Operations (Part 137) | Federal Regulation | Federal Aviation Administration | Rule in Effect |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Authority | Federal Statute | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Statute in Effect |
| NHTSA ADS and ADAS Crash Reporting | Federal Agency Order | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Agency Order in Effect |
| DOT National Automated Vehicle Strategy | Federal Agency Policy | U.S. Department of Transportation | Strategic Policy Statement |
| Federal Motor Carrier Safety Framework | Federal Regulation | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | Rules in Effect |
| Federal Workplace Safety Duties | Federal Statute | Occupational Safety and Health Administration | Statute in Effect |
| OSHA Machine Guarding | Federal Regulation | Occupational Safety and Health Administration | Rule in Effect |
| OSHA Hazardous Energy Control (Lockout-Tagout) | Federal Regulation | Occupational Safety and Health Administration | Rule in Effect |
| Consumer Robot Safety and Reporting | Federal Statute & Regulation | Consumer Product Safety Commission | Statute and Rules in Effect |
| Medical Cyber Device Requirements | Federal Statute | Food and Drug Administration | Statute in Effect |
| FDA Surgical Robotics Draft Guidance | Federal Agency Draft Guidance | Food and Drug Administration | Draft Guidance Issued (Non-binding recommendations; comment period through Nov. 24, 2026). |
| FDA Medical Device Cybersecurity Guidance (2026 Revision) | Federal Agency Guidance | Food and Drug Administration | Final Guidance Issued |
| Texas Products Liability | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect |
| Texas Proportionate Responsibility | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect |
| Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA) | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect (effective January 1, 2026) |
| Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect |
| Texas Biometric Identifiers (CUBI) | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect |
| Texas Breach Notification | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect |
| FTC Unfairness and Deception Authority | Federal Statute | Federal Trade Commission | Statute in Effect |
| FTC v. Deere Repair Litigation | Federal Administrative Enforcement & Judicial Action | Federal Trade Commission | Proposed Settlement Pending Judicial Entry |
| BIS Connected Vehicle Supply Chain Rule | Federal Regulation | Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Dept. of Commerce | Final Rule in Effect (Phased compliance by model year) |
| FCC Foreign Produced Advanced Robotic Devices | Federal Administrative Order | Federal Communications Commission | Covered List Entry Addition Confirmed |
| FCC Conditional Approvals for Robotic Devices | Federal Agency Order | Federal Communications Commission | Agency Order Issued |
| EU Machinery Regulation | International Regulation | European Union | Applies generally from January 20, 2027. Amended by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744, in force July 27, 2026. |
| EU AI Act and Amendments | International Regulation | European Union | Staged Implementation |
| Texas Public Information and Robot Records | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect |
| Texas Workers' Compensation and Automation Injuries | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect |
| Coast Guard Autonomous Maritime Operations Guidance | Federal Agency Guidance | U.S. Coast Guard | Active Guidance Issued (Cancels CG-CVC Policy Letter 22-01 Change 1) |
| Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act (TUTSA) | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect |
| Disability Access in Automated Transportation | Federal Regulation | U.S. Department of Transportation | Rules in Effect |
| SB 2807 Enactment and Transition | State Legislative Enactment | Texas Legislature | Enacted (Effective Sept. 1, 2025; enforcement active May 28, 2026) |
| Motor Carrier Safety Improvement and Employment Status | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect |
| Automated Transportation Network Services | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect |
| Insurance for Automated Ride Vehicles | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect |
| SB 2569 Public Drone Use Reporting | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect (effective June 20, 2025) |
| TxDMV AV Enforcement Complaint Process | State Administrative Procedure | Texas Department of Motor Vehicles | Agency Administrative Process Active |
| NHTSA AV Framework and Exemption Guidance | Federal Agency Guidance | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Active Guidance and Policy Framework |
| NHTSA AV STEP Withdrawal | Federal Administrative Order | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Regulatory Proposal Withdrawn |
| NHTSA ADS Performance Standard Rulemaking | Federal Rulemaking (Announced) | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Rulemaking Announced; No Proposal Published |
| FMVSS Modernization Proposals for ADS Vehicles | Federal Proposed Regulations | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | NPRMs Published for 102, 103, 104, 110, and 135; FMVSS 108 Announced Only (No NPRM) |
| NHTSA Cybercab Certification Inquiry (AQ26002) | Federal Agency Investigation | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Active Agency Inquiry |
| FMCSA Level 4 Truck Warning Beacon Exemption | Federal Regulatory Exemption | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | Exemption Granted (Effective Oct. 7, 2026 through Oct. 7, 2031) |
| Benavides v. Tesla Driver Assistance Litigation | Federal Judicial Proceeding | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida | Post-Trial Appeal Pending |
| FAA Section 2209 Fixed Site Restrictions Proposal (Part 74) | Federal Proposed Regulation | Federal Aviation Administration | Proposed Rule Pending |
| Executive Order 14305 Airspace Sovereignty | Federal Executive Order | President of the United States | Executive Directive Active |
| Executive Order 14307 Drone Integration | Federal Executive Order | President of the United States | Executive Directive Active |
| SAFER SKIES and Conditional Local Counter-UAS Authority | Federal Regulation | Dept. of Homeland Security & Dept. of Justice | Interim Final Rule in Effect (Effective July 1, 2026) |
| FCC Foreign Produced UAS Listing | Federal Agency Covered List | Federal Communications Commission | Covered List Entry Active |
| FCC Software Update Waiver for Covered Robots | Federal Agency Waiver | Federal Communications Commission | Regulatory Waiver Granted |
| Section 232 Robotics and Industrial Machinery Investigation | Federal Trade Investigation | U.S. Department of Commerce | Administrative Investigation Active |
| California DMV Tesla Marketing Decision | State Administrative Order | California Department of Motor Vehicles | Administrative Enforcement Order Issued |
| Texas HB 1285 Drone Inspection Proposal | State Legislative Draft | Texas Legislature | Legislative Proposal (Not Enacted) |
| Texas HB 3272 Drone Proposal | State Legislative Draft | Texas Legislature | Legislative Proposal (Not Enacted) |
| Texas HB 3662 School Facility Drone Proposal | State Legislative Draft | Texas Legislature | Legislative Proposal (Not Enacted) |
| Robotic Floor Cleaning ITC Investigation (337-TA-1252) | Federal Administrative Trade Proceeding | U.S. International Trade Commission | Proceeding Concluded |
| NTSB Austin Automated Vehicle School Bus Investigation | Federal Agency Accident Investigation | National Transportation Safety Board | Investigation Active |
| Texas DIR Covered Applications and Prohibited Technologies | State Administrative Policy | Texas Dept. of Information Resources | Agency Policy Active |
| American Security Drone Act Procurement and Funding Limits | Federal Statute | U.S. Congress | Statute in Effect (Full compliance effective Dec. 22, 2025) |
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