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Public Safety Commission approves publication of multiple rule proposals, including autonomous‑vehicle first‑responder plan

October 10, 2025 | Public Safety Office, Departments and Agencies, Executive, Texas


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Public Safety Commission approves publication of multiple rule proposals, including autonomous‑vehicle first‑responder plan
The Public Safety Commission voted to publish for public comment a package of proposed rule changes affecting several DPS regulatory programs, including new requirements for autonomous vehicles to provide first‑responder plans and QR‑code contact information.

Chief Wayne Mueller outlined a set of nine rule proposals (D1–D9) that respond to recent legislation: additions to the License to Carry program for tactical medical professionals, recognition of out‑of‑state occupational licenses for military service members and spouses, a cleanup repeal related to the vehicle inspection program, and new documentation and retention requirements for purchases of partially burned wire by metal recyclers. Mueller said the changes reflect legislative mandates and are intended to align DPS rules with statutes enacted this year.

Separately, Chief Brian Rippy presented proposed rules implementing provisions of Senate Bill 2807 addressing automated vehicles. Rippy said the rules require operators of autonomous vehicles to provide first‑responder plans and a publicly accessible telephone number and place a QR code on vehicles linking to the plan. “It also requires a QR code to be placed on there,” Rippy said, adding the change helps first responders access information on how to disable autonomous driving features, put the vehicle in park and contact the responsible entity.

Commissioner Blair moved to approve publication of D1 through D9; Commissioner Hoard seconded. A subsequent motion to publish the autonomous‑vehicle rules (D10) was moved and seconded. Both motions passed by voice vote, and the proposals will appear in the Texas Register for the statutory comment period.

Why it matters: the package implements recent legislative changes across multiple program areas and creates a formal first‑responder notification process for automated vehicles on Texas roads.

The commission did not adopt final rules at this meeting; the proposals will be subject to public comment.

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