Tex. Transp. Code Section 21.072
Advanced Air Mobility


(a)

In this section, “advanced air mobility” means an aviation transportation system that uses highly automated aircraft, which may be manned or unmanned, to operate and transport passengers or cargo at lower altitudes for commercial, public service, private, or recreational purposes.

(b)

The department shall:

(1)

review existing state aviation standards and guidelines, airport facility planning, and compatibility guidance to ensure that the standards, guidelines, planning, and guidance are applicable to advanced air mobility;

(2)

support the development of federal and industry standards for advanced air mobility technology that prioritize safety as the technology develops;

(3)

designate a department employee as a liaison to the Federal Aviation Administration for purposes of Subdivision (2);

(4)

develop a statewide plan, or an update to the Texas Airport System Plan, that specifies potential locations for and classifications of vertiports and other associated infrastructure to guide the future operational environment of advanced air mobility; and

(5)

provide resources and assistance on the use of advanced air mobility technology and infrastructure to local governments, regional councils of government, transportation planning organizations, the advanced air mobility industry, and other entities for the purpose of identifying governmental methods to integrate industry innovation and community vision and help promote advanced air mobility technology.

(c)

The department, Texas Education Agency, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and Texas State Technical College System shall jointly collaborate with school districts, institutions of higher education, and interested public and private stakeholders on educational opportunities related to advanced air mobility technology.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 29 (S.B. 2144), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: Section 21.072 — Advanced Air Mobility, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.­21.­htm#21.­072 (accessed Apr. 29, 2024).

21.001
Definitions
21.002
Aviation Division
21.003
Aviation Advisory Committee
21.005
Suit Against Department
21.006
Safe Aircraft Operation
21.0045
Advanced Air Mobility Advisory Committee
21.051
Aeronautic Development
21.052
Cooperation with Other Entities in Aeronautic Development
21.053
Governmental Subdivision Cooperation in Aeronautic Development
21.054
Authority to Contract
21.055
Grant or Gift with Prescribed Purpose
21.056
Record of Grant or Gift
21.057
Use of Grant or Gift According to Terms
21.058
Expenditure of Grants or Gifts of Money
21.059
Gifts of Land
21.060
Jurisdiction, Administration, and Leasing of Land, Navigational Aids, or Facilities
21.061
Funding Construction of Facilities and Improvements
21.062
Lease of Land or Improvement
21.063
Terms of Lease of Land or Improvement
21.064
Reports and Information
21.065
Aeronautical Education Programs and Flight Clinics
21.066
Aeronautical Publications
21.067
Texas Airport Directory
21.068
Engineering and Technical Services
21.069
State Airport in Central Texas
21.070
Marking of Wireless Communication Facility
21.071
Painting and Marking Requirements for Certain Meteorological Evaluation Towers
21.072
Advanced Air Mobility
21.101
Financial Assistance for Construction and Repair of Aviation Facilities
21.102
Loan Preferred
21.103
Commission Vote Required for Grant or Loan
21.104
Revolving Loan Fund
21.105
Requirements for Loan or Grant
21.106
Priorities for Financial Assistance
21.107
Aviation Facilities Development Program
21.108
Aviation Facilities Capital Improvement Program
21.109
Review and Revision of Aviation Facilities Capital Improvement Program
21.110
Aviation Facilities Capital Improvement Program
21.111
Public Hearing
21.112
Expenditure of Air Facility Construction Money by State Governmental Entities
21.113
Airport Hazard Zoning Ordinance Required
21.114
Agent for Federal Funds
21.115
Funding for Certain Commercial Service Airports
21.151
Investigation, Inquiry, or Hearing
21.152
Conduct of Investigation, Inquiry, or Hearing
21.153
Noncompliance with Subpoena or Order
21.154
Civil Penalty
21.155
Injunctive Relief
21.156
Enforcement of Chapter
21.157
Cooperation with United States in Law Enforcement
21.1115
Emergency Loan or Grant

Accessed:
Apr. 29, 2024

§ 21.072’s source at texas​.gov