Texas SB1197 makes operating unmanned aircraft over spaceports a criminal offense.

Texas SB1197 amends the Texas Penal Code to include spaceports in the list of places where operating unmanned aircraft is a criminal offense. A spaceport is defined as a property or facility used for the launch, landing, or recovery of spacecraft, licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration or operated by a spaceport development corporation. The offense includes operating an unmanned aircraft over a spaceport, allowing it to make contact with the spaceport, or interfering with its operations. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1197 makes operating unmanned aircraft over spaceports a criminal offense.

Texas SB1197 amends the Texas Penal Code to include spaceports in the list of places where operating unmanned aircraft is a criminal offense. A spaceport is defined as a property or facility used for the launch, landing, or recovery of spacecraft, licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration or operated by a spaceport development corporation. The offense includes operating an unmanned aircraft over a spaceport, allowing it to make contact with the spaceport, or interfering with its operations. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.