Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Died

HB 5117 — Relating to the operator of an automated motor vehicle for the purpose of determining liability in the event of a collision.

Last action — Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM

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  2. Died in session

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to the operator of an automated motor vehicle for the purpose of determining liability in the event of a collision.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 545.453, Transportation Code.

  • Section 545.453, Transportation Code

    (c) Notwithstanding any other law, when an automated driving system installed on a motor vehicle is engaged, the manufacturer of the automated driving system is considered the operator of the automated vehicle solely for the purpose of determining liability in the event of a collision involving the automated vehicle.

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5117 do?
Relating to the operator of an automated motor vehicle for the purpose of determining liability in the event of a collision.
Who sponsors HB 5117?
HB 5117 is sponsored by Andy Hopper, Richard Hayes, and Ellen Troxclair.
What is the current status of HB 5117?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 5117?
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