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Texas Military Department must study electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft and facilities by June 2026

Original title: Relating to a study on electric unmanned aircraft capable of or designed for vertical take-off and landing and the facilities needed to develop that technology in this state.

Last action · March 10, 2025: Referred to Delivery of Government EfficiencySponsor: Ryan Guillen

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What This Bill Proposed

Official description

Relating to a study on electric unmanned aircraft capable of or designed for vertical take-off and landing and the facilities needed to develop that technology in this state.

Why it matters

Directs state agency planning and resource assessment for advanced aerospace technology infrastructure over a two-year period.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

The department

The department is required to conduct the study, draft recommendations, and submit a written report to state leaders by June 1, 2026.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an eVTOL aircraft under this bill?
An is defined as an unmanned aircraft capable of or designed for vertical take-off and landing using electric power.
When is the study report due?
The written report must be submitted to the governor and the legislature no later than June 1, 2026.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

3 actions
  1. Mar 10, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency
  2. Mar 10, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Read first time
  3. Nov 12, 2024HouseIntroduced
    Filed

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Connected Entities

United States Department of the Air Force, Government Code, AFWERX and 1 more
OrganizationUnited States Department of the Air Force“Parent organization of AFWERX”Map →
OrganizationGovernment Code“Statutory code being amended”Map →
OrganizationAFWERX“Division of the United States Department of the Air Force”Map →
PersonRyan Guillen“Bill author/sponsor”Map →

Sources

Open source document

capitol.texas.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance20
    Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 35)
  • Controversy10
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz25
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