Transportation (Autonomous Vehicles)

HB 1074 prohibits registering specific vehicles - including power sweepers, motorized mobility devices, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and electric bicycles (as defined in Transportation Code §664.001) - for operation on public highways. It also adds a new provision protecting the right to own and operate combustion engine vehicles using human decision-making, regardless of laws requiring automated driving systems. The bill directly affects owners of these vehicle types and individuals who prefer non-automated driving options. It takes effect September 1, 2025.