Relating to funding for certain commercial service airport projects.

SB 1089 expands eligibility for existing airport funding programs to include certain commercial service airports along the Texas-Mexico border. Specifically, it allows airports in border counties with under 300,000 residents or airports jointly managed with another state agency serving border counties to qualify for financial assistance. This change modifies the Transportation Code to include these airports in the aviation facilities capital improvement program, subject to federal funding rules. The bill directly affects border airports seeking state support for infrastructure projects. It takes effect September 1, 2025, if not passed with a two-thirds vote.