<ul><li>Waymo and Tesla are in a robotaxi battle in Austin, drawn to Texas' looser regulations.</li><li>Austin has become the new robotaxi capital, with Waymo partnering with Uber and Tesla planning a service.</li><li>Texas' simple autonomous vehicle regulations attract companies like Waymo, Tesla, Amazon-backed Zoox, and more.</li><li>California has stricter rules for testing autonomous vehicles compared to Texas.</li><li>Tesla plans fully autonomous vehicles on roads in Texas and California by 2025.</li><li>Texas allows police to ticket autonomous vehicles, unlike California's rules.</li><li>Lawmakers in Texas are working on new legislation to regulate autonomous vehicle operations.</li><li>Waymo started testing its robotaxis in Austin, offering rides to select members of the public.</li><li>Residents in Austin have raised concerns about incidents involving autonomous vehicles, including Waymo's.</li><li>Road safety groups emphasize the need for careful regulation of self-driving technology's potential consequences.</li></ul>

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