Texas HB4402 regulates automated motor vehicles, requiring human operators for commercial vehicles and defining "human operator.

Texas HB4402 amends the Transportation Code to redefine "human operator" as someone capable of performing all aspects of the dynamic driving task in an automated motor vehicle. It requires a human operator to hold a valid driver's license. The bill allows non-commercial automated vehicles to operate without a human present, but commercial automated vehicles must have a human operator physically present. The Act repeals Section 547.618 and takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4402 regulates automated motor vehicles, requiring human operators for commercial vehicles and defining "human operator.

Texas HB4402 amends the Transportation Code to redefine "human operator" as someone capable of performing all aspects of the dynamic driving task in an automated motor vehicle. It requires a human operator to hold a valid driver's license. The bill allows non-commercial automated vehicles to operate without a human present, but commercial automated vehicles must have a human operator physically present. The Act repeals Section 547.618 and takes effect September 1, 2025.