TITLE: Relating to the regulation of unmanned aircrafts by political subdivisions.

SUMMARY: Relating to the regulation of unmanned aircrafts by political subdivisions.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the regulation of unmanned aircrafts by political subdivisions. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 21, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Section 21.007 to read as follows: Sec. 21.007. REGULATION OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION. (a) In this section, "political subdivision" includes a county, a joint board created under Section 22.074, and a municipality. (b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a political subdivision may not adopt or enforce any ordinance, order, or other similar measure regarding the ownership or operation of an unmanned aircraft. (c) A political subdivision may adopt and enforce an ordinance, order, or other similar measure regarding: (1) the political subdivision's use of an unmanned aircraft; or (2) the use of an unmanned aircraft near a facility or infrastructure owned by the political subdivision, if the political subdivision: (A) applies for and receives authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration to adopt the regulation; and (B) after providing reasonable notice, holds a public hearing on the political subdivision's intent to apply for the authorization. (d) An ordinance, order, or other similar measure that violates Subsection (b) is void and unenforceable. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.