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TX HB646

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Cody Vasut

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the use of unmanned aircraft (drones) to assist hunters in locating and retrieving wounded or killed wildlife on private land in Texas

  • Requires drone operators to comply with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration rules, restrictions, exemptions, and authorizations

  • Limits the authorization to the extent permitted by federal law

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Culture, Recreation & Tourism3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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