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

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

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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.