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Senate Bill 2144 |
Senate Author: Parker |
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Effective: 9-1-23 |
House Sponsor: Cook et al. |
Senate Bill 2144 amends the Transportation Code to set out provisions relating to advanced air mobility. The bill requires the Texas Department of Transportation to ensure state aviation standards and guidelines are applicable to advanced air mobility, support the development of federal and industry safety standards for advanced air mobility technology, develop a statewide infrastructure plan regarding the future operational environment of advanced air mobility, and provide resources and assistance on the use of the technology and infrastructure to appropriate entities. The bill provides for collaboration between state agencies, school districts, institutions of higher education, and interested stakeholders on educational opportunities related to the technology and requires the Texas Transportation Commission to appoint an advisory committee to assess current state law and any potential changes to facilitate the implementation of the technology.