Texas SB1198 designates spaceports as critical infrastructure facilities for criminal and civil liability purposes.

Texas SB1198 amends the Government Code to redefine "critical infrastructure facility" to include spaceports. This designation applies to properties or facilities used for the launch, landing, or recovery of spacecraft and licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration. The law affects criminal and civil liability, applying only to offenses and causes of action that occur after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1198 designates spaceports as critical infrastructure facilities for criminal and civil liability purposes.

Texas SB1198 amends the Government Code to redefine "critical infrastructure facility" to include spaceports. This designation applies to properties or facilities used for the launch, landing, or recovery of spacecraft and licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration. The law affects criminal and civil liability, applying only to offenses and causes of action that occur after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.