Tesla has expanded its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, marking the next phase of the company’s autonomous ride-hailing rollout in Texas.

The company announced the move in a social media post that said, “Robotaxi is now rolling out in Dallas & Houston 🤠.” The post also included a short video showing Tesla vehicles operating without human monitors or drivers in the front seat.

With the latest launch, Tesla now offers robotaxi service in three cities, all located in Texas.

Tesla Expands Driverless Ride Service Across Texas

Dallas and Houston join Austin, where Tesla first launched its robotaxi service last year. The company began offering rides without safety drivers in January 2026.

That makes Texas the center of Tesla’s early commercial autonomous vehicle deployment strategy.

The company also runs a more limited ride service in the San Francisco Bay Area, though those operations still use human drivers.

The expansion suggests Tesla is continuing to scale cautiously, city by city, rather than attempting a nationwide rollout all at once.

Early Fleet Size Appears Limited in New Cities

Despite the announcement, Tesla may not yet have many active vehicles operating in Dallas or Houston.

According to crowdsourced data from the Robotaxi Tracker website, only one vehicle had been logged in each of the two new markets at the time of reporting. By comparison, Austin had 46 active vehicles recorded.

That indicates the Dallas and Houston launches may currently be small pilot deployments rather than full-scale commercial service.

Safety Questions Remain as Expansion Continues

Tesla’s robotaxi growth comes alongside ongoing scrutiny over safety performance.

In a February filing, the company said its Austin robotaxi fleet had been involved in 14 crashes since launch.

While Tesla continues to broaden availability, future expansion will likely be measured not only by the number of cities added, but also by operational reliability, fleet size and safety outcomes over time.

For now, Dallas and Houston represent the latest step in Tesla’s effort to build a broader autonomous transportation network.

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