Bill

SB 2299

86(R) - 2019
Senate Veteran Affairs & Border Security
House State Affairs
Senate Veteran Affairs & Border Security
House State Affairs

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Beverly Powell

Co-Author(s)

Carol Alvarado
Donna Campbell
Pete Flores
Bob Hall
Nathan Johnson
Eddie Lucio Jr.
Jose Menendez
Jane Nelson
Angela Paxton
Charles Perry
José Rodríguez
Larry Taylor
Kirk Watson
Royce West
Judith Zaffirini

Sponsor(s)

Charlie Geren

Bill Caption

Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal impact to the state is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

SB 2299 would include military installations under the definition of "critical infrastructure facility" in the Government Code, thereby restricting the operation of drones near those facilities. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on SB 2299 because it does not affect our liberty principles.