Senate Bill 1308
Senate Author: Hancock et al.
Effective: 9-1-23
House Sponsor: Geren
Previously, Chapter 423, Government Code, established penalties for the unauthorized use of an unmanned aircraft with the goal of preserving the safety and privacy of certain critical infrastructure in Texas from potential dangers posed by these aircraft. With Chapter 423 having been ruled unconstitutional, Senate Bill 1308 restores protections for the security of military installations and airports by amending the Penal Code to create the standalone offense of operating an unmanned aircraft over an airport or military installation.