Honorable Phil King, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB838 by Zaffirini (Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code relating to the images captured by an unmanned aircraft. The bill would allow images captured by an unmanned aircraft for the purpose of delivering consumer goods ordered through a website or mobile application in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and is reasonably related to navigation or public safety.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.