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As driverless vehicles grow in DFW, Texas lawmakers weigh safety

The hearing came as Texas begins implementing a new regulatory framework for commercial autonomous vehicles. A slide shown in a hearing of the Texas Senate Transportation Committee While the TxDMV has the authority to restrict or suspend AV authorizations, officials said current law does not requi...

As driverless vehicles grow in DFW, Texas lawmakers weigh safety

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The hearing came as Texas begins implementing a new regulatory framework for commercial autonomous vehicles.

A slide shown in a hearing of the Texas Senate Transportation Committee While the TxDMV has the authority to restrict or suspend AV authorizations, officials said current law does not requi...

Texas roads Tuesday and flagged potential gaps in current law after officials acknowledged that the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is not automatically notified when an autonomous vehicle is involved in...

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The hearing came as Texas begins implementing a new regulatory framework for commercial autonomous vehicles. A slide shown in a hearing of the Texas Senate Transportation Committee While the TxDMV has the authority to restrict or suspend AV authorizations, officials said current law does not requi... Texas roads Tuesday and flagged potential gaps in current law after officials acknowledged that the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is not automatically notified when an autonomous vehicle is involved in a serious or fatal crash.

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Texas roads Tuesday and flagged potential gaps in current law after officials acknowledged that the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is not automatically notified when an autonomous vehicle is involved in a serious or fatal crash. The authorization requirement became enforceable on May 28.

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