Automated vehicles promise many societal benefits, but a multitude of technical and policy issues must be resolved before society can reap these rewards. To address some of these issues, several states have already adopted policies and regulations overseeing automated vehicle testing and operations. To help state leaders in Texas understand the tradeoffs and concerns surrounding different policy options, this report reviews the measures other states have taken, and also reviews recommendations from both the automated vehicle industry and the federal government. In addition, the report addresses how different approaches could affect salient policy considerations like safety, cost, and regulatory consistency and intensity.