Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 1197: Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over a spaceport; creating a criminal offense.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdwell | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Charlie Geren | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Pat Curry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Drew Darby | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
| Greg Bonnen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Carl Tepper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective on 9/1/25
- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the House
- Signed in the Senate
- Reported enrolled
- Senate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported
- Record vote
- Senate concurs in House amendment(s)
- Read
- House amendment(s) laid before the Senate
- House passage as amended reported
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