Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB2807 establishes a mandatory licensing and regulatory regime for commercial automated motor vehicles (AVs), introducing criminal penalties for operation without TxDMV authorization. Simultaneously, it provides immediate statutory protection for all motor carriers, allowing companies to mandate safety technology in independent contractor agreements without risking worker misclassification.
Sen. Brent Hagenbuch·Senate Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Significant regulatory changes (effective 2025-09-01). Review with your legal and compliance teams to understand implications.
Affected business types:
mediumModerate costs expected for implementation.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about SB2807
SB2807 establishes a mandatory licensing and regulatory regime for commercial automated motor vehicles (AVs), introducing criminal penalties for operation without TxDMV authorization. Simultaneously, it provides immediate statutory protection for all motor carriers, allowing companies to mandate safety technology in independent contractor agreements without risking worker misclassification.
SB2807 was authored by Texas Senator Brent Hagenbuch during the Regular Session.
SB2807 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
SB2807 is enforced by Department of Public Safety (DPS), Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV).
The regulatory priority for SB2807 is rated as "critical". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB2807 is estimated as "medium". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB2807 addresses topics including safety, vehicles & traffic, vehicles & traffic--general, crimes and crimes--miscellaneous.
Key dates for SB2807: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Rulemaking: Adopt rules prescribing the form and manner for commercial AV authorization applications. (2025-12-01); Adopt rules prescribing the form and manner for the Emergency Services Interaction Plan. (2025-12-01). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
SB2807 establishes the following penalties: criminal penalty of Class B Misdemeanor (punishable per Sec 12.51 Penal Code for entities) for Operating a commercial automated motor vehicle without TxDMV authorization or without providing the required emergency plan to DPS. Each day of operation constitutes a separate offense.; administrative penalty of Suspension, Revocation, or Cancellation of Authorization for Failure to update material information within 30 days, failure to respond to document requests, or determination that the vehicle endangers public safety.. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
SB2807 primarily affects transportation and logistics companies. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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