Bill
HB 5246
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission and Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium, to other governmental entities regarding aerospace, aviation, and space exploration initiatives and activities, and to the abolishment of the spaceport trust fund.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Greg Bonnen and 2 co-sponsors
Texas restructures aerospace governance, consolidates space commission authority, and eliminates dedicated spaceport trust fund effective September 1, 2025.
Effective on 9/1/25
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