Tracker
The Tracker records statutes, rules, agency actions, and court decisions affecting robotics in Texas. Each record identifies the authority, its legal status, primary sources, and the date through which the law was checked. Federal and other-state entries explain their relevance to Texas deployments.
A proposal, guidance document, investigation, or announced rulemaking does not carry the same legal effect as a statute or rule in effect. Each record explains the distinction.
2027 Texas legislative session watch
| Authority | Type | Jurisdiction | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Automated Motor Vehicle Law | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect (SB 2807 took effect September 1, 2025; commercial driverless authorization became enforceable May 28, 2026). |
| TxDMV Commercial Driverless Authorization Rules | State Administrative Code | Texas | Adopted Rules in Effect (Effective February 27, 2026; enforcement active May 28, 2026). |
| DPS First Responder Interaction Plans | State Administrative Code | Texas | Adopted Rules in Effect (Effective January 1, 2026; published December 26, 2025; enforced May 28, 2026). |
| Texas Personal Delivery Devices | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect |
| Texas Unmanned Aircraft Law | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect (Subject to controlling appellate decisions) |
| National Press Photographers Association v. McCraw | Federal Judicial Decision | United States | Decided Precedent |
| FAA Small Unmanned Aircraft Operations (Part 107) | Federal Regulation | United States | Rule in Effect |
| FAA Remote Identification (Part 89) | Federal Regulation | United States | Rule in Effect |
| FAA Routine BVLOS Proposal (Part 108) | Federal Proposed Regulation | United States | Proposed Rule Pending |
| Drone Package Delivery Certification (Part 135) | Federal Regulatory Pathway | United States | Existing Certification Framework Active |
| Agricultural Aircraft Operations (Part 137) | Federal Regulation | United States | Rule in Effect |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Authority | Federal Statute | United States | Statute in Effect |
| NHTSA ADS and ADAS Crash Reporting | Federal Agency Order | United States | Agency Order in Effect |
| DOT National Automated Vehicle Strategy | Federal Agency Policy | United States | Strategic Policy Statement |
| Federal Motor Carrier Safety Framework | Federal Regulation | United States | Rules in Effect |
| Federal Workplace Safety Duties | Federal Statute | United States | Statute in Effect |
| OSHA Machine Guarding | Federal Regulation | United States | Rule in Effect |
| OSHA Hazardous Energy Control (Lockout-Tagout) | Federal Regulation | United States | Rule in Effect |
| Consumer Robot Safety and Reporting | Federal Statute & Regulation | United States | Statute and Rules in Effect |
| Medical Cyber Device Requirements | Federal Statute | United States | Statute in Effect |
| FDA Surgical Robotics Draft Guidance | Federal Agency Draft Guidance | United States | Draft Guidance Issued (Non-binding recommendations; comment period through Nov. 24, 2026). |
| FDA Medical Device Cybersecurity Guidance (2026 Revision) | Federal Agency Guidance | United States | Final Guidance Issued |
| Texas Products Liability | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect |
| Texas Proportionate Responsibility | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect |
| Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA) | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect (effective January 1, 2026) |
| Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect |
| Texas Biometric Identifiers (CUBI) | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect |
| Texas Breach Notification | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect |
| FTC Unfairness and Deception Authority | Federal Statute | United States | Statute in Effect |
| FTC v. Deere Repair Litigation | Federal Administrative Enforcement & Judicial Action | United States | Proposed Settlement Pending Judicial Entry |
| BIS Connected Vehicle Supply Chain Rule | Federal Regulation | United States | Final Rule in Effect (Phased compliance by model year) |
| FCC Foreign Produced Advanced Robotic Devices | Federal Administrative Order | United States | Covered List Entry Addition Confirmed |
| FCC Conditional Approvals for Robotic Devices | Federal Agency Order | United States | Agency Order Issued |
| EU Machinery Regulation | International Regulation | European Union | Applies generally from January 20, 2027. Amended by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744, in force July 27, 2026. |
| EU AI Act and Amendments | International Regulation | European Union | Staged Implementation |
| Texas Public Information and Robot Records | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect |
| Texas Workers' Compensation and Automation Injuries | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect |
| Coast Guard Autonomous Maritime Operations Guidance | Federal Agency Guidance | United States | Active Guidance Issued (Cancels CG-CVC Policy Letter 22-01 Change 1) |
| Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act (TUTSA) | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect |
| Disability Access in Automated Transportation | Federal Regulation | United States | Rules in Effect |
| SB 2807 Enactment and Transition | State Legislative Enactment | Texas | Enacted (Effective Sept. 1, 2025; enforcement active May 28, 2026) |
| Motor Carrier Safety Improvement and Employment Status | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect |
| Automated Transportation Network Services | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect |
| Insurance for Automated Ride Vehicles | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect |
| SB 2569 Public Drone Use Reporting | State Statute | Texas | Statute in Effect (effective June 20, 2025) |
| TxDMV AV Enforcement Complaint Process | State Administrative Procedure | Texas | Agency Administrative Process Active |
| NHTSA AV Framework and Exemption Guidance | Federal Agency Guidance | United States | Active Guidance and Policy Framework |
| NHTSA AV STEP Withdrawal | Proposed rule withdrawal | United States | Regulatory Proposal Withdrawn |
| NHTSA ADS Performance Standard Rulemaking | Federal Rulemaking (Announced) | United States | Rulemaking Announced; No Proposal Published |
| FMVSS Modernization Proposals for ADS Vehicles | Federal Proposed Regulations | United States | NPRMs Published for 102, 103, 104, 110, and 135; FMVSS 108 Announced Only (No NPRM) |
| NHTSA Cybercab Certification Inquiry (AQ26002) | Federal Agency Investigation | United States | Active Agency Inquiry |
| FMCSA Level 4 Truck Warning Beacon Exemption | Federal Regulatory Exemption | United States | Exemption Granted (Effective Oct. 7, 2026 through Oct. 7, 2031) |
| Benavides v. Tesla Driver Assistance Litigation | Federal Judicial Proceeding | United States | Post-Trial Appeal Pending |
| FAA Section 2209 Fixed Site Restrictions Proposal (Part 74) | Federal Proposed Regulation | United States | Proposed Rule Pending |
| Executive Order 14305 Airspace Sovereignty | Federal Executive Order | United States | Executive Directive Active |
| Executive Order 14307 Drone Integration | Federal Executive Order | United States | Executive Directive Active |
| SAFER SKIES and Conditional Local Counter-UAS Authority | Federal Regulation | United States | Interim Final Rule in Effect (Effective July 1, 2026) |
| FCC Foreign Produced UAS Listing | Federal Agency Covered List | United States | Covered List Entry Active |
| FCC Software Update Waiver for Covered Robots | Federal Agency Waiver | United States | Regulatory Waiver Granted |
| Section 232 Robotics and Industrial Machinery Investigation | Federal Trade Investigation | United States | Administrative Investigation Active |
| California DMV Tesla Marketing Decision | State Administrative Order | California | Administrative Enforcement Order Issued |
| Texas HB 1285 Drone Inspection Proposal | Introduced bill | Texas | Legislative Proposal (Not Enacted) |
| Texas HB 3272 Drone Proposal | State Legislative Draft | Texas | Not enacted |
| Texas HB 3662 School Facility Drone Proposal | Introduced bill | Texas | Legislative Proposal (Not Enacted) |
| Robotic Floor Cleaning ITC Investigation (337-TA-1252) | Federal Administrative Trade Proceeding | United States | Proceeding Concluded |
| NTSB Austin Automated Vehicle School Bus Investigation | Federal Agency Accident Investigation | United States | Investigation Active |
| Texas DIR Covered Applications and Prohibited Technologies | State Administrative Policy | Texas | Agency Policy Active |
| American Security Drone Act Procurement and Funding Limits | Federal Statute | United States | Statute in Effect (Full compliance effective Dec. 22, 2025) |
| Texas Drone Operations Over Airports Military Installations and Spaceports | State statute | Texas | Statute in effect |
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