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TX HB676

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the use of unmanned aircraft (drones) to assist 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

  • Permits the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to adopt rules to administer this provision

  • Prohibits the Commission from requiring hunters or others to obtain a state-issued authorization or permit 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

Left pending in committee

3/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Culture, Recreation & Tourism3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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