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HB 1236 directs the Texas Military Department to conduct a study on electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, focusing on resources for research, development, and implementation of this technology in Texas. The study includes recommendations for creating a network of facilities that meet or exceed the capabilities of AFWERX, a U.S. Air Force innovation division. The findings, along with actionable recommendations, are to be submitted to the governor and legislature by June 1, 2026. The provision expires on September 1, 2027.
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