For expiration of this section, see Subsection (f).
Sec. 21.0045.  ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.  (a)  In this section, "advanced air mobility" has the meaning assigned by Section 21.072.
(b)  The commission shall appoint an advisory committee to assess current state law and any potential changes to state law that are needed to facilitate the implementation of advanced air mobility technology in this state.
(c)  The commission shall appoint to the advisory committee members to represent:
(1)  diverse geographic regions of the state;
(2)  state and local law enforcement;
(3)  the advanced air mobility industry;
(4)  transportation experts;
(5)  commercial airport representatives;
(6)  vertical takeoff and landing operators and vertiport operators;
(7)  local governments; and
(8)  the general public.
(d)  The advisory committee shall:
(1)  hold public hearings in locations across the state or via electronic means; and
(2)  receive comments through an Internet website, by mail, and by other methods, if appropriate.
(e)  Not later than November 1, 2024, the advisory committee shall submit to the commission and the legislature a written report that includes the committee's findings and recommendations on any changes to state law that are needed to facilitate the implementation of advanced air mobility technology in this state.
(f)  The advisory committee is abolished and this section expires January 1, 2025.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 29 (S.B. 2144), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.