H.B. No. 2898 amends the Transportation Code to establish new requirements for the erection of meteorological evaluation towers in Texas. The bill redefines what constitutes a meteorological evaluation tower and introduces a notification process for individuals intending to erect such structures. Specifically, it mandates that a person must provide notice to the relevant department at least 30 days prior to the erection of the tower, including details such as the owner's contact information, the proposed location, and the date of construction. Additionally, the bill requires the owner or operator to notify the department of any changes to the provided information.

The bill also stipulates that the department must inform relevant federal radar installations and military aviation training facilities within a specified distance of the proposed tower location. This is to ensure that these entities are aware of new structures that may impact their operations. The department is tasked with adopting rules to implement these provisions effectively. The changes outlined in the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 21.071 (Transportation Code 21)
House Committee Report: Transportation Code 21.071 (Transportation Code 21)
Engrossed: Transportation Code 21.071 (Transportation Code 21)
Senate Committee Report: Transportation Code 21.071 (Transportation Code 21)
Enrolled: Transportation Code 21.071 (Transportation Code 21)