Texas poised to be next to allow autonomous testing

Texas poised to be next to allow autonomous testing

No driver will be required for trials on public roads.

Texas is poised to become the next state to allow testing of fully autonomous vehicles on public roads after the state’s legislature approved a bill creating the basic framework manufacturers will need to follow.

The legislation was passed by the House on May 20. That approval came several weeks after the Senate unanimously approved the measure. If signed by Gov. Greg Abbott (R), the law would take effect on Sept. 1.

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