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Introduced
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to space flight activities.
AI Summary
This bill establishes clear state-level guidelines for space flight activities in Texas, primarily focusing on jurisdiction and beach access regulations. The legislation declares that space flight activities are subject to both federal and state jurisdiction, and explicitly prohibits counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions from enacting measures that ban or limit such activities. The bill specifically amends existing laws to provide detailed provisions for beach closures related to space flight activities, including requirements for local governing bodies (counties and municipalities) to submit and approve proposed launch dates, with specific rules for closures during holiday weekends. The legislation requires public notice at least 48 hours before beach closures and provides a framework for how these closures should be managed, taking into account environmental assessments, beach access plans, and dune protection considerations. In cases of conflicting municipal and county ordinances regarding beach closures, the municipal ordinance will take precedence. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas Legislature, otherwise it will become effective on September 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (57)
Greg Bonnen (R)*,
Pat Curry (R)*,
Marc LaHood (R)*,
Janie Lopez (R)*,
Dennis Paul (R)*,
Daniel Alders (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),
A.J. Louderback (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),
Candy Noble (R),
Tom Oliverson (R),
Angelia Orr (R),
Jared Patterson (R),
Katrina Pierson (R),
Richard Raymond (D),
Keresa Richardson (R),
Alan Schoolcraft (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
Left pending in committee (on 04/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB4660 |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB04660I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB04660I.htm |
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