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TX HB3134
Bill
Status
5/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Cook
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AI Summary
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Establishes an office within the Texas Department of Transportation's aviation division to provide technical support for advanced air mobility infrastructure, focusing on electric and autonomous aircraft
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Requires development of a statewide strategic plan for advanced air mobility in collaboration with federal agencies (USDOT, FAA), commercial air carriers, and local airport operators, addressing short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals
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Directs the department to work with the Public Utility Commission and ERCOT to estimate required electric generation and transmission capacity for different implementation phases of advanced air mobility
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Creates a matching funds program for Texas public universities to receive federal grants for advanced air mobility research and development, with rules requiring additional matching funds from industry
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Prohibits political subdivisions from regulating advanced air mobility aircraft ownership or aerial operations unless the subdivision is an airport operator, preempting local regulation to the state level
Legislative Description
Relating to advanced air mobility.
State Finances
Last Action
Referred to Transportation
5/13/2025