<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>A Tesla Model Y with 'ROBOTAXI' scratched on its side was seen without a driver in Austin last week, followed by another vehicle described as a 'chase vehicle.'</li><li>Elon Musk implied that the lead car was part of Tesla's robotaxi fleet, set to debut soon after nine years since he first proposed the 'Tesla Network'.</li><li>Texas' autonomous vehicle regulations are lax, allowing almost anyone to obtain a permit by fulfilling basic administrative requirements and having insurance.</li><li>The state's AV-friendly environment is attributed to a hands-off approach and a law enacted in 2017 that encourages autonomous vehicle testing and operation.</li></ul>

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