Relating to the use of an unmanned aircraft to locate and retrieve wounded or killed wildlife.

HB 676 allows landowners in Texas to use drones (unmanned aircraft) to locate and retrieve wounded or killed wildlife on their private property, provided they follow all federal aviation rules and obtain required FAA authorizations. The bill explicitly states that the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission cannot require additional state permits beyond federal FAA compliance. This law takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to private land use for wildlife recovery, not hunting or other activities.