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TX SB2230
Bill
Status
4/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Adam Hinojosa
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AI Summary
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Requires municipalities that receive proposed space flight activity dates to adopt ordinances compelling evacuation of unauthorized persons from FAA-designated hazard areas during space flight operations
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Authorizes county commissioners courts to issue orders compelling evacuation of unauthorized persons from hazard areas during space flight activities
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Creates a Class B misdemeanor offense for violating evacuation ordinances or orders, with enhanced penalty to Class A misdemeanor for repeat offenders
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Defines hazard areas according to Federal Aviation Administration calculations under 14 C.F.R. Section 450.133(c)
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Takes effect only if S.B. 2188 or similar legislation relating to beach closures for space flight activities is also enacted; otherwise effective immediately upon two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the evacuation of unauthorized persons from a hazard area in connection with space flight activities; creating a criminal offense.
County Government
Last Action
Committee report sent to Calendars
5/14/2025