Huge news for Elon Musk and his Tesla Robotaxis. Pretty soon you could see more of these on the road throughout the state.

If you were unaware, Tesla has been offering a Robotaxi service in select parts of Austin, let's just say a very 'girthy' part of Austin. Riders would pay $4.20 when it launched (it has now increased to $6.90), for rides within the state capital. You had to be within the Tesla map to call for a ride and it did not include all of Austin.

Texas Department of Licensing Says Tesla Robotaxis Can Run Statewide

This morning Tesla was officially granted their permit to run statewide. The Texas permit is the first to enable Tesla to run a “transportation network company.” TDLR said Friday that this kind of permit lets Tesla operate a ride-hailing business anywhere in the state, including with “automated motor vehicles,” and doesn’t require Tesla to keep a human safety driver or valet on board.

Latest Tesla Robotaxi Map in Austin

As of right now, Tesla's Robotaxi service is currently operating in the blue portion of Austin in the map above. They have slowly expanded the driving area over the past several weeks of this service. However, it's still only available in Austin. We will have to see which major city in Texas is next for Robotaxis. Dallas or Houston is probably a safe bet.

What Does Tesla Robotaxi Service Look Like?

Tesla is slowly becoming a bigger company in Texas and this latest permit is sure to get folks talking about what the future holds. However, plan a trip to Austin if you can't wait to ride.