S.B. No. 1308
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 and the
broader Texas economy, 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.
______________________________ ______________________________
President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1308 passed the Senate on
April 9, 2021, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0;
May 25, 2021, Senate refused to concur in House amendments and
requested appointment of Conference Committee; May 27, 2021, House
granted request of the Senate; May 29, 2021, Senate adopted
Conference Committee Report by the following vote: Yeas 31,
Nays 0.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1308 passed the House, with
amendments, on May 18, 2021, by the following vote: Yeas 109,
Nays 28, two present not voting; May 27, 2021, House granted
request of the Senate for appointment of Conference Committee;
May 29, 2021, House adopted Conference Committee Report by the
following vote: Yeas 102, Nays 37, two present not voting.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor