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TX SB2188

TX SB2188
Relating to the regulation of certain space flight activities, including the closure of certain areas for those activities.

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Introduced
03/10/2025
In Committee
05/12/2025
Crossed Over
04/03/2025
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the regulation of certain space flight activities, including the closure of certain areas for those activities.

AI Summary

This bill establishes state-level regulations for space flight activities in Texas, primarily focusing on beach closures and jurisdictional control. The legislation clarifies that space flight activities are subject to exclusive jurisdiction of federal and state governments, preventing counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions from enacting measures that ban or limit such activities. For counties bordering the Gulf of Mexico with approved launch sites, the bill outlines a detailed process for conducting space flight activities, including requirements for submitting proposed dates to local governing bodies and specific provisions for beach closures. The bill allows municipal governments or county commissioners to temporarily close beaches near space flight sites, with restrictions on closure dates during holiday weekends and requirements to comply with existing beach access and environmental protection plans. Local authorities must provide at least 48 hours of public notice before closing a beach, and in cases of conflicting municipal and county orders, the municipal ordinance will prevail. The legislation aims to create a clear, consistent framework for managing space flight activities while balancing public safety and access to coastal areas.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

Sponsors (53)

Greg Bonnen (R)*,  Pat Curry (R)*,  Adam Hinojosa (R)*,  Marc LaHood (R)*,  Janie Lopez (R)*,  Dennis Paul (R)*,  Jeffrey Barry (R),  Cecil Bell (R),  Keith Bell (R),  Ben Bumgarner (R),  Briscoe Cain (R),  Giovanni Capriglione (R),  Charles Cunningham (R),  Jay Dean (R),  Mano DeAyala (R),  Mark Dorazio (R),  James Frank (R),  Josey Garcia (D),  Gary Gates (R),  Stan Gerdes (R),  Ryan Guillen (R),  Sam Harless (R),  Caroline Harris Davila (R),  Richard Hayes (R),  Janis Holt (R),  Andy Hopper (R),  Lacey Hull (R),  Carrie Isaac (R),  Stan Kitzman (R),  Suleman Lalani (D),  Brooks Landgraf (R),  Jeff Leach (R),  David Lowe (R),  J.M. Lozano (R),  John Lujan (R),  Shelley Luther (R),  Mando Martinez (D),  Will Metcalf (R),  Brent Money (R),  Sergio Muñoz (D),  Angelia Orr (R),  Jared Patterson (R),  Katrina Pierson (R),  Richard Raymond (D),  Keresa Richardson (R),  Joanne Shofner (R),  Shelby Slawson (R),  Carl Tepper (R),  Ellen Troxclair (R),  Cody Vasut (R),  Wesley Virdell (R),  Trey Wharton (R),  Terry Wilson (R), 

Last Action

Recommitted to committee (on 05/25/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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