Golden Finance reports that Tesla has obtained a ride-hailing license in Texas, paving the way for the electric vehicle manufacturer to operate its autonomous taxi service under the state's new regulations for autonomous vehicles. Tesla Robotaxi LLC has now been listed as a licensed transportation network company by Texas licensing and regulatory agencies, joining companies such as Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. This license has become necessary as the new law, which took effect on September 1, imposes regulations on autonomous ride-hailing that are equivalent to those for ride-hailing driven by human drivers.