Texas · Texas Penal Code

Tex. Penal Code § 38.115: OPERATION OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OVER CORRECTIONAL FACILITY OR DETENTION FACILITY

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Operating an unmanned aircraft over a correctional or detention facility below 400 feet, making contact with the facility, or interfering with operations is prohibited. The offense ranges from Class B misdemeanor to state jail felony depending on prior convictions and whether contraband was introduced.

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