By: Hefner H.B. No. 3722
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the protection of certain airspace designated for use
by Department of Defense contractors.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 21, Transportation Code,
is amended by adding Section 21.073 to read as follows:
Sec. 21.073. PROTECTION OF CERTAIN AIRSPACE. (a) In this
section, "aerobatic training area" means a long-term aerobatic
practice area designated by the Federal Aviation Administration on
or before January 1, 2025.
(b) A person may not construct a structure taller than 500
feet within five miles of an aerobatic training area that is used
for training by a person who contracts with the United States
Department of Defense for aviation services.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2025.