TxDMV Commercial Driverless Authorization Rules

Authority type
State Administrative Code
Jurisdiction
Texas
Issuing body
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
Citation
43 TAC Chapter 220 and Chapter 224, Subchapter H, sections 224.290, 224.292, and 224.294
Legal status
Adopted Rules in Effect (Effective February 27, 2026; enforcement active May 28, 2026).
Effective
Last reviewed

Chapter 220 governs applications and the continuing authorization requirements for commercial driverless operations. Chapter 224, Subchapter H, addresses administrative action under Transportation Code sections 545.456 and 545.459. The paperwork-based process and the public-safety process have different procedures. The adopted rules took effect February 27, 2026, with compliance required May 28, 2026.

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