Relating to human operators of certain automated motor vehicles.

HB 4402 clarifies rules for human operators in automated vehicles in Texas. It requires that non-commercial automated vehicles (like personal self-driving cars) may operate without a human present, while commercial vehicles (such as trucks or buses) must have a licensed human operator physically in the vehicle. Human operators must hold a valid driver's license appropriate for the vehicle type. The bill amends the Transportation Code to establish these requirements and takes effect September 1, 2025.