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Texas Drones Near Prisons & Critical Infrastructure (2026)

Restricted: Flying an unmanned aircraft over a critical infrastructure facility at or below 400 feet above ground level is an offense — a Class B misdemeanor, Class A on a repeat (Tex. Gov't Code 423.0045).

RestrictedVerified Jul 30, 2026

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Flying an unmanned aircraft over a critical infrastructure facility at or below 400 feet above ground level is an offense — a Class B misdemeanor, Class A on a repeat (Tex. Gov't Code 423.0045). FAA-compliant commercial operations are exempt under 423.0045(c)(5).

Official source: statutes.capitol.texas.gov →

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Drones Near Prisons & Critical Infrastructure in states bordering Texas

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ArkansasRestricted
Arkansas bars knowingly using a drone to surveil or record critical infrastructure without the owner's written consent (Ark. Code 5-60-103).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: arkleg.state.ar.us · Full Arkansas rule →
LouisianaRestricted
La. R.S. 14:337 criminalizes flying a drone to surveil a targeted facility (critical infrastructure, refineries, schools) or over a jail, prison, or correctional facility.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: legis.la.gov · Full Louisiana rule →
New MexicoInfo
New Mexico has no drone critical-infrastructure statute (a 2026 bill died); FAA rules govern.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: nmlegis.gov · Full New Mexico rule →
OklahomaRestricted
Oklahoma (3 O.S. 3-322) bars knowingly flying a drone below 400 ft over a critical-infrastructure facility, contacting it, or coming close enough to disturb it.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: oklegislature.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →

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