Texas Automated Motor Vehicle Law

Authority type
State Statute
Jurisdiction
Texas
Citation
Tex. Transp. Code Ann. ยงยง 545.451 to 545.459; SB 2807, 89th Leg.
Legal status
Statute in Effect (SB 2807 took effect September 1, 2025; commercial driverless authorization became enforceable May 28, 2026).
Effective
Last reviewed

Establishes the statutory framework for driverless vehicle operation in Texas, defines automated driving systems, places sole operator status on the engaged system, establishes owner duties following collisions, and preempts local municipal licensing or operational restrictions.

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