Texas Transportation Code
§ 545.455 — AUTOMATED MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATION; OFFENSE
TN § 545.455Title 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC · Part C. RULES OF THE ROAD · Ch. 545. OPERATION AND MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES · Art. J. OPERATION OF AUTOMATED MOTOR VEHICLES
Statute text
View on source(a)Any motor vehicle equipped with an automated driving system may operate in this state. An automated motor vehicle may operate in this state with the automated driving system engaged, regardless of whether a human driver is physically present in the automated motor vehicle.
(b)Subject to Subsection (c), an automated motor vehicle may not operate on a highway or street in this state with the automated driving system engaged unless the vehicle is:
(1)capable of operating in compliance with applicable traffic and motor vehicle laws of this state, subject to this subchapter;
(2)equipped with a recording device, as defined by Section 547.615(a), installed by the manufacturer of the automated motor vehicle or automated driving system;
(3)equipped with an automated driving system in compliance with applicable federal law, including federal motor vehicle safety standards;
(4)capable of achieving a minimal risk condition if a failure of the automated driving system occurs that renders the system unable to perform the dynamic driving task relevant to its intended operational design domain;
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Legislative history
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 709 (H.B. 2190), Sec. 38, eff. September 1, 2023. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1034 (S.B. 2807), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.