Bill Text: TX HB4194 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Relating to the ownership and operation of autonomous motor vehicles in LaSalle Municipal Utility District Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2015-04-17 - Referred to Transportation [HB4194 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-HB4194-Introduced.html

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84R21185 TSR-F
By: Isaac H.B. No. 4194

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the ownership and operation of autonomous motor
vehicles in LaSalle Municipal Utility District Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, and
5.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 8472, Special District
Local Laws Code, is amended by adding Section 8472.106 to read as
follows:
Sec. 8472.106. AUTONOMOUS MOTOR VEHICLES AUTHORIZED. (a)
In this section, "autonomous motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle
that uses autonomous technology to operate itself without the
active control or continuous monitoring of a person.
(b) Notwithstanding any other law, the district may own and
authorize the operation of autonomous motor vehicles in the
boundaries of the district as a means of public transportation.
(c) The district shall adopt regulations in coordination
with state, county, and other local officials that ensure the safe
operation of autonomous motor vehicles in the district.
SECTION 2. Subchapter C, Chapter 8473, Special District
Local Laws Code, is amended by adding Section 8473.106 to read as
follows:
Sec. 8473.106. AUTONOMOUS MOTOR VEHICLES AUTHORIZED. (a)
In this section, "autonomous motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle
that uses autonomous technology to operate itself without the
active control or continuous monitoring of a person.
(b) Notwithstanding any other law, the district may own and
authorize the operation of autonomous motor vehicles in the
boundaries of the district as a means of public transportation.
(c) The district shall adopt regulations in coordination
with state, county, and other local officials that ensure the safe
operation of autonomous motor vehicles in the district.
SECTION 3. Subchapter C, Chapter 8474, Special District
Local Laws Code, is amended by adding Section 8474.106 to read as
follows:
Sec. 8474.106. AUTONOMOUS MOTOR VEHICLES AUTHORIZED. (a)
In this section, "autonomous motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle
that uses autonomous technology to operate itself without the
active control or continuous monitoring of a person.
(b) Notwithstanding any other law, the district may own and
authorize the operation of autonomous motor vehicles in the
boundaries of the district as a means of public transportation.
(c) The district shall adopt regulations in coordination
with state, county, and other local officials that ensure the safe
operation of autonomous motor vehicles in the district.
SECTION 4. Subchapter C, Chapter 8475, Special District
Local Laws Code, is amended by adding Section 8475.106 to read as
follows:
Sec. 8475.106. AUTONOMOUS MOTOR VEHICLES AUTHORIZED. (a)
In this section, "autonomous motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle
that uses autonomous technology to operate itself without the
active control or continuous monitoring of a person.
(b) Notwithstanding any other law, the district may own and
authorize the operation of autonomous motor vehicles in the
boundaries of the district as a means of public transportation.
(c) The district shall adopt regulations in coordination
with state, county, and other local officials that ensure the safe
operation of autonomous motor vehicles in the district.
SECTION 5. Subchapter C, Chapter 8476, Special District
Local Laws Code, is amended by adding Section 8476.106 to read as
follows:
Sec. 8476.106. AUTONOMOUS MOTOR VEHICLES AUTHORIZED. (a)
In this section, "autonomous motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle
that uses autonomous technology to operate itself without the
active control or continuous monitoring of a person.
(b) Notwithstanding any other law, the district may own and
authorize the operation of autonomous motor vehicles in the
boundaries of the district as a means of public transportation.
(c) The district shall adopt regulations in coordination
with state, county, and other local officials that ensure the safe
operation of autonomous motor vehicles in the district.
SECTION 6. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2015.