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TX SB2569
Bill
Status
Passed
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Peter Flores
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 423.008(a) of the Texas Government Code to modify how law enforcement agencies report on unmanned aircraft (drone) usage
- Eliminates the requirement for agencies to submit written reports to the governor, lieutenant governor, and legislature members
- Requires agencies to post drone usage reports on their publicly accessible Internet website, or otherwise make reports available to the public if no website exists
- Applies to state law enforcement agencies and county/municipal agencies in jurisdictions with populations greater than 150,000 that used drones in the preceding 24 months
- Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025; passed Senate 30-1 on April 16, 2025, and House 122-15 on May 23, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the reporting requirement for certain law enforcement agencies regarding the agencies' use or operation of an unmanned aircraft.
Transportation
Last Action
Effective immediately
6/20/2025
Committee Referrals
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs4/22/2025
Criminal Justice4/3/2025
Full Bill Text
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