The bill amends Section 424.001 of the Government Code to designate spaceports as critical infrastructure facilities, thereby extending certain criminal and civil liability protections to them. Specifically, it adds new definitions to include properties or facilities used for the launch, landing, or recovery of spacecraft, provided they are licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration or operated by a spaceport development corporation. This addition is part of a broader definition that already encompasses pipelines, airports, and military installations.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the changes in law will only apply to offenses and causes of action that occur on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025. Any offenses or causes of action that arise before this date will continue to be governed by the existing laws in effect at that time. This ensures a clear transition between the old and new legal frameworks regarding critical infrastructure facilities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 424.001 (Government Code 424)