AUSTIN, Texas — State lawmakers are calling on Tesla to pause its Robotaxi plans in Austin, just days before the company's planned launch on Sunday. State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt and six other Texas Democrats are urging Tesla to wait until September, when a new state law takes effect.

AUSTIN, Texas - Texas lawmakers are calling on Tesla to delay its launch of its robotaxis in Austin. The request comes after a safety advocacy group held a live demonstration showing the robotaxi striking child mannequins while illegally passing a stopped school bus.