Driverless vehicles are expected to appear in growing numbers on Dallas streets and Texas highways in 2026, but traffic safety experts warn that regulation and oversight are not keeping pace with their rapid deployment.
Robotaxis are expanding into major Texas cities, including Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, while autonomous freight trucks are expected to begin operating along heavily traveled highway corridors, sharing the road with everyday commuters and commercial traffic.
“These vehicles aren’t coming someday. They’re coming now,” said Amy Witherite, founder of Witherite Law Group and a nationally recognized traffic safety expert. “And they’re being introduced on some of the busiest streets and highways in Texas.”…