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TX HB4661
Bill
Status
3/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Janie Lopez
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AI Summary
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Requires county commissioners courts to compel evacuation of unauthorized persons from FAA-designated hazard areas on space launch dates
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Authorizes commissioners courts to temporarily close beaches in reasonable proximity to launch sites on primary or backup launch dates
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Creates a Class B misdemeanor offense for violating evacuation orders from hazard areas during launches
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Increases the offense to a Class A misdemeanor for repeat offenders with prior convictions under this provision
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Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the closure of beaches for space flight activities; creating a criminal offense.
County Government
Last Action
Committee report sent to Calendars
5/7/2025