Texas legislation · 89th Legislature Regular Session
Texas HCR98: Urging Congress to enhance coordination among federal, state, and local authorities in the deployment of C-UAS technologies for border security.
Status: Signed into law, June 20, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, May 21, 2025:
89(R) HCR 98 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.C.R. No. 98 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The deployment of Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems at the United States-Mexico border presents a complex challenge requiring seamless coordination among federal, state, and local entities; and WHEREAS, Although the security of international borders is a shared responsibility, states are not permitted to engage in UAS detection or mitigation activities to counter credible threats; current federal statutes only allow four federal departments, Homeland Security, Justice, Defense, and Energy, to conduct Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations for border security purposes; states are also preempted from regulating aviation safety and airspace use, which are under the exclusive domain of the Federal Aviation Administration; and WHEREAS, While federal agencies have highly developed expertise in Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems, state and local officials possess valuable on-the-ground knowledge and resources that could enhance efforts to address the threat of UAS at the border; the ability to respond to UAS threats would be greatly enhanced through joint training opportunities, increased information sharing, and the establishment of clear protocols for rapid communication and coordination in response to UAS incidents; in addition, states bordering other countries would need funding for acquisition, operational, and training costs involved in deploying anti-drone technology; and WHEREAS, Federal law enforcement officials are advocating for Congress to expand C-UAS authorities to state, …
Sponsors
- Mihaela Plesa (D, HD-070) · primary sponsor
- Ray Lopez (D, HD-125)
- Eddie Morales (D, HD-074)
- AJ Louderback (R, HD-030)
- Katrina Pierson (R, HD-033)
- Erin Gamez (D, HD-038)
- Juan Hinojosa (D, SD-020)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Sent to the Governor
- : Signed in the Senate
- : Signed in the House
- : Reported enrolled
- : Senate passage reported
- : Record vote
- : Adopted
- : Read 2nd time
- : Rules suspended-Regular order of business
Votes
- Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee Vote (Out of committee): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Border Security Committee Vote (Out of committee): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Read 2nd time (May 20, 2025): 31 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Record vote RV#1744 (May 7, 2025): 136 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Record vote RV#1742 (May 7, 2025): 134 yea, 2 nay, passed
Subjects: COUNTER-UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (NU02D), BORDER, Resolutions--Memorializing Congress, Resolutions--Legislative Policy
Common questions
- What is HCR98?
- HCR98 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): Urging Congress to enhance coordination among federal, state, and local authorities in the deployment of C-UAS technologies for border security.
- What is the status of HCR98?
- Signed into law as of June 20, 2025. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (June 20, 2025).
- Who sponsored HCR98?
- Mihaela Plesa (D, HD-070), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR98?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HCR00098
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