Texas 89th Legislature
Transportation--aviation
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 3 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Transportation--aviation Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (8)
Relating to requirements for certain meteorological evaluation towers.
Relating to requirements for certain meteorological evaluation towers.
Relating to requirements for certain funding of aviation facilities and projects.
Relating to requirements for certain funding of aviation facilities and projects.
Relating to programs to promote economic development in the Office of the Governor and to the repeal of the governor's broadband development council.
Relating to programs to promote economic development in the Office of the Governor and to the repeal of the governor's broadband development council.
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission and Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium, to other governmental entities regarding aerospace, aviation, and space exploration initiatives and activities, and to the abolishment of the spaceport trust fund.
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission and Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium, to other governmental entities regarding aerospace, aviation, and space exploration initiatives and activities, and to the abolishment of the spaceport trust fund.
Relating to the designation of spaceports as critical infrastructure facilities for purposes of criminal and civil liability.
Relating to the designation of spaceports as critical infrastructure facilities for purposes of criminal and civil liability.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information collected by certain local governments and airport governing boards.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information collected by certain local governments and airport governing boards.
Relating to aircraft owned and operated by the Department of Public Safety.
Relating to aircraft owned and operated by the Department of Public Safety.
Relating to the reporting requirement for certain law enforcement agencies regarding the agencies' use or operation of an unmanned aircraft.
Relating to the reporting requirement for certain law enforcement agencies regarding the agencies' use or operation of an unmanned aircraft.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on transportation--aviation passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 8 laws related to transportation--aviation. These bills were authored by 8 different legislators and address various aspects of transportation--aviation policy in Texas.
- Did transportation--aviation bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Transportation--aviation legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 4 House bills and 4 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most transportation--aviation bills?
- The leading authors of transportation--aviation legislation include Rep. Angie Button (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Armando Martinez (D) with 1 bills, Sen. Brian Birdwell (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on transportation--aviation issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for transportation--aviation legislation?
- Among the 8 transportation--aviation bills enacted, 1 have critical compliance urgency and 3 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to transportation--aviation in Texas law?
- Transportation--aviation legislation frequently overlaps with Transportation, Aeronautics, Military & Veterans. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for transportation--aviation legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 3 of the 8 transportation--aviation bills (38%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on transportation--aviation policy.
- When do Texas transportation--aviation laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some transportation--aviation bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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