Texas HB2916 provides an affirmative defense for disabling, damaging, or destroying an unmanned aircraft on one's property.

Texas HB2916 amends Chapter 423, Government Code, by adding Section 423.010, which establishes an affirmative defense for individuals who disable, damage, or destroy an unmanned aircraft on property they own or legally occupy. This defense applies if the individual used a legally possessed firearm, did not authorize the aircraft to be on or over the property, and was not prohibited from discharging the firearm under Texas law. The law applies only to conduct occurring after its effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2916 provides an affirmative defense for disabling, damaging, or destroying an unmanned aircraft on one's property.

Texas HB2916 amends Chapter 423, Government Code, by adding Section 423.010, which establishes an affirmative defense for individuals who disable, damage, or destroy an unmanned aircraft on property they own or legally occupy. This defense applies if the individual used a legally possessed firearm, did not authorize the aircraft to be on or over the property, and was not prohibited from discharging the firearm under Texas law. The law applies only to conduct occurring after its effective date of September 1, 2025.