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Public Safety Commission adopts multiple rule changes, including automated-vehicle first-responder requirements

Public Safety Commission (Texas Department of Public Safety) · December 12, 2025
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Summary

The commission adopted nine previously published rules (items 1—6, with a ministerial correction to item 7) and new 37 TAC b7 39 rules implementing Senate Bill 2807 for automated motor vehicles; the department declined to change first-responder contact and QR-code display requirements despite industry and municipal comments.

The Public Safety Commission voted to adopt two sets of administrative rule actions at its December meeting.

First, the commission approved adoption of nine previously published rules (agenda items 1—6) affecting programs including license-to-carry endorsements, ignition interlock, vehicle inspection and metal recycling provisions. Chief Wayne Miller (Regulatory Services) recommended adoption with one ministerial correction to item 7— a statutory cross-reference the department accepted following public comment; Commissioner Blair moved adoption, Commissioner Ford…

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