Texas Senate Homeland & Border Security, Select Committee Hearing — 8/12/2026

Type: Texas Senate committee hearing Committee: Texas Senate — Homeland & Border Security, Select Date: 8/12/2026 Time: 9:00 AM CT Location: E1.016 (Hearing Room) Public participation: the committee will hear public testimony at this hearing (see the official notice for registration details). Official hearing notice:

From the official notice: COMMITTEE: Homeland & Border Security, Select TIME & DATE: 9:00 AM, Wednesday, August 12, 2026 PLACE: E1.016 (Hearing Room) CHAIR: Senator Phil King The Senate Select Committee on Homeland and Border Security will hear invited and public testimony on the following interim charges: Keeping Texas’ Skies Safe: Examine the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, commonly known as drones, as it relates to public safety and study current partnerships with the United States government and Mexico that aid Texas agencies in defending against and disabling hostile drones. Make recommendations to determine which state agencies would best assist the federal government in drone mitigation; identify necessary prohibitions that protect critical infrastructure and public events; and strengthen penalties that close any gaps when protecting Texas' skies. Monitoring: Monitor the implementation of legislation passed by the 89th Legislature, as well as relevant agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction. Specifically, make recommendations for any legislation needed to improve, enhance, or complete implementation of the following: · Senate Bill 3 Source: Texas Legislature Online (capitol.texas.gov)