Tesla shared its intention to launch its robotaxis in Austin on June 22, but several Texas lawmakers are asking the automaker to hold off until months from now.

In a letter signed Wednesday, a group of Democratic lawmakers asked Tesla to delay the launch until Sept. 1, when new safety guidelines for autonomous vehicles go into effect.

Tesla plans to unleash self-driving Model Y crossovers onto city streets by the end of June. Here's what we know so far.