(a) Capitol grounds. An unmanned aerial vehicle may
be operated in or over the capitol grounds if advance limited use
authorization has been obtained from the State Preservation Board.
The operator shall comply with all terms of the limited use authorization
in operating the vehicle. Authorization from the State Preservation
Board extends only to the capitol grounds area and does not extend
to the Capitol Complex.
(b) Capitol Complex area. An unmanned aerial vehicle
may be operated in or over the Capitol Complex area if advance limited
use authorization has been obtained from the Texas Facilities Commission.
The operator shall comply with all terms of the limited use authorization
in operating the vehicle. Authorization from the Texas Facilities
Commission extends only to the Capitol Complex area and does not extend
to the capitol grounds.
(c) Other authorizations. An unmanned aerial vehicle
may be operated within the Capitol Complex by:
(1) a law enforcement agency or person operating under
contract with a law enforcement agency; or
(2) any state, federal, or local government agency
or contractor for that agency that is using the unmanned aerial vehicle
to perform a governmental function.
(d) Flight operations. Prior to operating an unmanned
aerial vehicle, as authorized under a limited use authorization or
other authorization, the operator shall contact the department Capitol
Complex headquarters to schedule the flight operation. During operations
the pilot of the unmanned aerial vehicle shall possess and present
the authorization upon request to any personnel of the department,
Texas Facilities Commission, or State Preservation Board.
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