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Texas Tests AV Safety Rules | Texas News
Texas is enforcing a 2026 law that gives the state’s DMV authority to shut down self-driving cars if they pose safety risks — but so far, no company has lost its permit. With 42 complaints since enforcement began in May 2026, officials are still investigating whether any warrant action. A key part of the law requires AV companies to have emergency response plans reviewed by the DMV and DPS, yet first responders say the same problems keep recurring — including after a Waymo incident involving a shooting. While the DMV says no immediate changes are needed, lawmakers like Rep. Vikki Goodwin…
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