Bill
SB 1197
Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over a spaceport; creating a criminal offense.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Brian Birdwell and 5 co-sponsors
Texas law now criminalizes unauthorized drone operation over spaceports, effective September 1, 2025, to protect space launch and landing safety.
Effective on 9/1/25
#aeronautics(i0010)
#crimes--againstproperty(i0175)
#crimes--miscellaneous(i0200)
#criminalprocedure--general(i0208)
#spaceports(s0376)