Texas HB4661 amends the Natural Resources Code to allow beach closures for space flight activities and establishes a criminal offense for violating.

Texas HB4661 amends Section 61.132 of the Natural Resources Code to mandate the evacuation of unauthorized persons from hazard areas on launch dates and permit temporary beach closures near launch sites. Violating these closures is a criminal offense, classified as a Class B misdemeanor, escalating to a Class A misdemeanor for repeat offenders. The act takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the legislature, otherwise it becomes effective September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4661 amends the Natural Resources Code to allow beach closures for space flight activities and establishes a criminal offense for violating.

Texas HB4661 amends Section 61.132 of the Natural Resources Code to mandate the evacuation of unauthorized persons from hazard areas on launch dates and permit temporary beach closures near launch sites. Violating these closures is a criminal offense, classified as a Class B misdemeanor, escalating to a Class A misdemeanor for repeat offenders. The act takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the legislature, otherwise it becomes effective September 1, 2025.