Autonomous vehicles, often referred to as self-driving cars, have rapidly emerged as a groundbreaking technology in the transportation industry. With advancements in artificial intelligence and sensor technology, autonomous vehicles hold the potential to revolutionize the way we travel, making roads safer, reducing traffic congestion, and minimizing the environmental impact of transportation.

As an attorney with decades of experience in product liability and personal injury law, I have mounting concerns about Texas’ hands-off approach as companies test self-driving cars on our public streets. The quick suspension of operations by GM-owned Cruise in Austin and San Francisco underscores the real-world risks of under-regulation in this innovative industry.