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Texas Drone Privacy & Surveillance (2026)
Restricted: Texas (Gov't Code 423.003) makes it a Class C misdemeanor to use a drone to capture an image of a person or private property to conduct surveillance (upheld 5th Cir. 2023).
RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026
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