Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 1197: Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over a spaceport; creating a criminal offense.

Enacted Last action May 19, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

SB 1197 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over a spaceport; creating a criminal offense. Primary sponsor: Birdwell, Charlie Geren (Republican), Pat Curry (Republican), Drew Darby (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Birdwell; Charlie Geren (Republican); Pat Curry (Republican); Drew Darby (Republican). 2 co-sponsors.