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TX HB646
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Cody Vasut
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the use of unmanned aircraft (drones) to assist hunters in locating and retrieving wounded or killed wildlife on private land in Texas
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Requires drone operators to comply with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration rules, restrictions, exemptions, and authorizations
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Limits the authorization to the extent permitted by federal law
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Grants the Parks and Wildlife Commission authority to adopt rules to administer this section, but prohibits the commission from requiring a state-issued permit or authorization to use drones for this purpose
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the use of an unmanned aircraft to locate and retrieve wounded or killed wildlife.
Parks & Wildlife
Last Action
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
3/4/2025