Tesla stock was rising early Friday on the last trading day before the company’s expected robotaxi launch even as Texas Democrats tried to get Musk to delay the start of its service. Shares of the electric vehicle maker were up 1.

The Democratic members believe a delay will be “in the best interest of both public safety and building public trust in Tesla’s operations.” Currently, autonomous vehicle companies can operate their vehicles anywhere in Texas, provided they meet the state’s registration and insurance requirements.