Texas HB 5426: Automated Vehicle Regulation and Licensing Framework
[in effect]Texas · permit · permit
Jurisdiction
Texas
Classification
permit
Status
in effect
Effective Date
Jan 1, 2026
Primary Sources
1 audited
Statutory Scope & Summary
Texas HB 5426 established a regulatory framework for automated vehicles, requiring the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to develop implementation rules by December 1, 2025, with full compliance required starting January 2026. Covers licensing, safety standards, and operational requirements.
Covered Sectors & Application Domains
Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries
6 entriesWhat does Texas HB 5426: Automated Vehicle Regulation and Licensing Framework cover?
Texas HB 5426 established a regulatory framework for automated vehicles, requiring the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to develop implementation rules by December 1, 2025, with full compliance required starting January 2026. Covers licensing, safety standards, and operational requirements.
Where does Texas HB 5426: Automated Vehicle Regulation and Licensing Framework apply?
Texas HB 5426: Automated Vehicle Regulation and Licensing Framework is recorded as a permitting requirement applying in Texas on the DEPLOY registry.
When did Texas HB 5426: Automated Vehicle Regulation and Licensing Framework take effect?
Texas HB 5426: Automated Vehicle Regulation and Licensing Framework is recorded as effective January 1, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry.
Is Texas HB 5426: Automated Vehicle Regulation and Licensing Framework still in effect?
Texas HB 5426: Automated Vehicle Regulation and Licensing Framework is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.
What types of robots does Texas HB 5426: Automated Vehicle Regulation and Licensing Framework apply to?
Texas HB 5426: Automated Vehicle Regulation and Licensing Framework is recorded as applying to autonomous vehicles, truck on the DEPLOY registry.
Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under Texas HB 5426: Automated Vehicle Regulation and Licensing Framework?
8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of Texas HB 5426: Automated Vehicle Regulation and Licensing Framework: 789D AHS, 930E AHS, ARC (Autonomous Relay Convoy), Apollo RT6 and 4 others. Form-factor scope match does not by itself establish compliance status; review the underlying primary sources for each operator.
Primary Sources & Legal Instruments
1 document- https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1870264Official Source
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1870264