Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the latest version of the company's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software now permits drivers to text, a feature that depends on the surrounding traffic context. This statement, made in a post on X, comes despite the fact that texting while driving is prohibited in nearly every U.S. state. The claim has immediately raised legal and safety concerns. The timing is critical for Tesla, as the company is already under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding FSD's performance. Additionally, Tesla is nearing the end of a legal dispute with the California DMV, which has accused the company of misleading marketing practices related to its Autopilot and FSD capabilities and is seeking to suspend the company's sales license in the state.