Texas SB2230 mandates evacuation of unauthorized persons from hazard areas during space flight activities and creates a criminal offense for.

Texas SB2230 amends the Natural Resources Code to require the county commissioners court to evacuate unauthorized individuals from hazard areas during space flight activities. The bill also allows the court to temporarily close beaches near launch sites. Violating an evacuation order is a Class B misdemeanor, escalating to a Class A misdemeanor for repeat offenders. The act can take immediate effect if approved by two-thirds of the legislature, otherwise it becomes effective September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2230 mandates evacuation of unauthorized persons from hazard areas during space flight activities and creates a criminal offense for.

Texas SB2230 amends the Natural Resources Code to require the county commissioners court to evacuate unauthorized individuals from hazard areas during space flight activities. The bill also allows the court to temporarily close beaches near launch sites. Violating an evacuation order is a Class B misdemeanor, escalating to a Class A misdemeanor for repeat offenders. The act can take immediate effect if approved by two-thirds of the legislature, otherwise it becomes effective September 1, 2025.