Relating to compliance of certain aeronautics structures with federal law.
HB 4950 requires owners of aeronautics structures taller than 200 feet (such as communication towers or tall buildings) to comply with all applicable federal laws and regulations. This bill directly affects developers, operators, and owners of such structures by mandating adherence to federal standards. The key provision amends Texas law to explicitly require this federal compliance for structures exceeding the 200-foot height threshold.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025
Last action May 13, 2025
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
6
May 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Terry Canales
DDemocratic
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