Commission approves SUP amendment clarifying Tesla site operations and autonomous-vehicle language

Dec 9, 2025

The commission approved an amendment to a specific-use permit for a Tesla facility to clarify operational uses for sales, service and charging of autonomous vehicles and to align the SUP definition with the Texas Transportation Code.

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Planning staff presented an amendment to an existing specific-use permit (SUP25110044) for a Tesla site to clarify operational plans related to sales, service, charging and limited cleaning of autonomous vehicles. Staff recommended language tying the SUP definition of "autonomous vehicle" to section 545.451 of the Texas Transportation Code.

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