Texas Governor Signs Law To Allow Launch Pad Construction On Texas Coast | Aero-News Network
Aero-News Network
RSS icon RSS feed
podcast icon MP3 podcast
Subscribe Aero-News e-mail Newsletter Subscribe

Airborne Unlimited -- Most Recent Daily Episodes

Episode Date

Airborne-Monday

Airborne-Tuesday

Airborne-Wednesday Airborne-Thursday

Airborne-Friday

Airborne On YouTube

Airborne-Unlimited-06.02.25

Airborne-NextGen-06.03.25

AirborneUnlimited-06.04.25

Airborne-AffordableFlyers-06.05.25

AirborneUnlimited-06.06.25

Thu, May 30, 2013

Texas Governor Signs Law To Allow Launch Pad Construction On Texas Coast

Supports Effort To Lure SpaceX Launch Facility In Boca Chica Beach

A bill passed by the Texas Legislature to allow for the construction of a launch facility on the Texas coast has been signed into law by Governor Rick Perry (pictured). The bill is part of an effort on the part of the state to lure SpaceX to Texas for its launch operations.

The law expresses support for the construction of the facility should SpaceX decide to make Boca Chica Beach on the south Gulf Cost of Texas its new launch home. But Texas faces competition from Florida, Puerto Rico, and Georgia for the spaceport.

the bill, which was co-authored by State Rep. Eddie Lucio III, (D-San Benito), would prevent the beach from being closed on summer weekends and holidays unless SpaceX has to re-schedule a launch, and can show that not launching on one of the prohibited days would cause "significant adverse business consequences." It would also require the approval of the state's General Land Office before a launch can be attempted.

“We’ve balanced the people’s access to their beach at times of peak usage and we have shown a world-class company that Cameron County and Brownsville are doing everything in our power to bring them to South Texas,” said bill co-author State Rep. Rene Oliveira, (D-Brownsville), according to a report appearing in the Brownsville Herald.

The beach would be closed for an estimated 15 hours on launch days, according to Oleveira. The Senate version of the House bill was shepherded through that body by State Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. (D-Brownsville).

FMI: http://governor.state.tx.us

Advertisement

More News

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.03.25): No Gyro Approach

No Gyro Approach A radar approach/vector provided in case of a malfunctioning gyro-compass or directional gyro. Instead of providing the pilot with headings to be flown, the contro>[...]

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.03.25)

Aero Linx: European Hang Gliding and Paragliding Union (EHPU) The general aim of the EHPU is to promote and protect hang gliding and paragliding in Europe. In order to achieve this>[...]

ANN FAQ: Turn On Post Notifications

Make Sure You NEVER Miss A New Story From Aero-News Network Do you ever feel like you never see posts from a certain person or page on Facebook or Instagram? Here’s how you c>[...]

Airborne 05.30.25: Anti-Helicopter Bill, PW Strike Done, All-Electric Bristell

Also: Duffy Wants $$$, KS Airports, Morningside U’s Aviation School, New Airstrip In ID After 6 were killed in a helicopter crash over the Hudson River, several US Representa>[...]

Airborne 05.29.25: ATC Bonu$, VX4 eVTOL Flies, Starship 9 Test

Also: Hermeus Quarterhorse MK1, Seaplane Rating Guide, Vietjet A330neos, SFO Wacky Weed Bust As the air traffic controller shortage trudges on, the US Department of Transportation >[...]

blog comments powered by Disqus



Advertisement

Advertisement

Podcasts

Advertisement

© 2007 - 2025 Web Development & Design by Pauli Systems, LC