Establishment; Purpose

Sec. 482.101. ESTABLISHMENT; PURPOSE. (a) The Texas Space Commission is established to strengthen this state's proven leadership in civil, commercial, and military outer space activity. (b) The purpose of the commission is to promote: (1) innovation in the fields of space exploration and commercial space; (2) commercial space opportunities; and (3) the integration of the space and aeronautics industries into the economy of this state. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023. Amended by: Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 952 (H.B. 5246), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2025.