Autonomous Vehicles | City of Austin Transportation & Public Works
This City of Austin web page explains how autonomous vehicles (AVs) are defined, regulated, and monitored within the city. It outlines Texas state law governing AV operation — including that local governments cannot regulate AV use, and that oversight is handled by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) following state statutes such as Senate Bills 2205 and 2807. The page also describes how the city actively collaborates with TxDMV and AV companies to help AV technology safely integrate with local transportation networks.
Austin maintains an incidents dashboard tracking reported autonomous vehicle concerns (e.g., collisions, service issues) from multiple sources, though this data is not independently verified. The page includes answering frequently asked questions about AVs, how residents can report issues, and lists known AV operators currently active in the city, such as Waymo, Tesla, Avride, and others.