TX HCR98

Urges U.S. Congress to enhance coordination among federal, state, and local authorities for deploying Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) technologies at the U.S.-Mexico border

Notes that current federal law restricts C-UAS operations to only four federal departments: Homeland Security, Justice, Defense, and Energy, while states are prohibited from conducting UAS detection or mitigation activities

Calls for joint training opportunities, increased information sharing, clear communication protocols, and federal funding for border states to acquire and operate anti-drone technology

References H.R. 8610 (Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act) as proposed legislation that would create a pilot program extending drone-mitigation powers to state and local law enforcement

Adopted by the Texas House on May 7, 2025 (134-2 vote) and Senate on May 20, 2025 (31-0 vote), with copies to be sent to the President, Congress, and Secretaries of Homeland Security and Defense