By: Blanco S.B. No. 1308
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study on the impacts of using certain motor vehicle
technologies.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. STUDY. (a) In this section:
(1) "Automated driving system" has the meaning
assigned by Section 545.451, Transportation Code.
(2) "Connected driving system" means hardware and
software that, when installed on a motor vehicle and engaged, allow
the vehicle to electronically communicate with other vehicles and
transportation infrastructure.
(b) The Texas Department of Transportation and the
Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, in consultation
with the Texas A&M Transportation Institute and the appropriate
federal agencies, shall jointly conduct a study on:
(1) the potential benefits of using automated driving
systems, connected driving systems, and other emerging
technologies to alleviate motor vehicle traffic congestion at ports
of entry between this state and the United Mexican States; and
(2) the overall impact of using automated driving
systems, connected driving systems, and other emerging
technologies on the transportation industry workforce, including
the effects on driver and public safety.
(c) Not later than January 1, 2023, the Texas Department of
Transportation and the Department of Public Safety of the State of
Texas shall jointly submit to the governor, the lieutenant
governor, and the legislature a report on the results of the study
conducted under this section.
SECTION 2. EXPIRATION DATE. This Act expires September 1,
2023.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. 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, 2021.