Texas HB2521 regulates vertiports by requiring FAA approval of layout plans and prohibiting exclusive rights for vertiport operators.
Texas HB2521 amends the Transportation Code to regulate vertiports, which are infrastructure for vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The bill mandates that vertiports available for public use must comply with FAA standards and submit layout plans for FAA approval before operations. It prohibits political subdivisions from granting exclusive rights to vertiport operators and requires them to promote reasonable access for advanced air mobility operators. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
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