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TX SB2230

TX SB2230
Relating to the evacuation of unauthorized persons from a hazard area in connection with space flight activities; creating a criminal offense.


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Introduced
03/11/2025
In Committee
05/10/2025
Crossed Over
04/03/2025
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the evacuation of unauthorized persons from a hazard area in connection with space flight activities; creating a criminal offense.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the Natural Resources Code to give municipalities and county commissioners courts the authority to compel the evacuation of unauthorized persons from hazard areas during space flight activities. Specifically, municipalities must issue an ordinance and counties may issue an order to evacuate any unauthorized individuals from areas calculated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to be at risk during a space flight. The bill creates a criminal offense for violating these evacuation orders, with penalties ranging from a Class B misdemeanor (first offense) to a Class A misdemeanor (for repeat offenders). The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas Legislature, or on September 1, 2025, but only if companion legislation regarding beach closures for space flight activities is also enacted. The purpose of the bill appears to be enhancing public safety by ensuring that unauthorized persons are removed from potentially dangerous areas during space launch events, likely in response to the growing commercial space industry in Texas.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Committee report sent to Calendars (on 05/14/2025)

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