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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 87(R)

Senate Bill 149

Senate Author:  Powell et al.

Effective:  9-1-21

House Sponsor:  Goldman


            Senate Bill 149 amends the Government Code to designate as critical infrastructure facilities over which it is an offense to operate an unmanned aircraft a public or private airport depicted in any current aeronautical chart published by the Federal Aviation Administration and a military installation owned or operated by or for the federal government, the State of Texas, or another governmental entity. This designation applies only if the facility is completely enclosed by a fence or other physical barrier that is obviously designed to exclude intruders or if it is clearly marked with a sign or signs that are posted on the property, are reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders, and indicate that entry is forbidden.