House Select Committee on General Aviation

A Texas House of Representative Select Committee on General Aviation has been formed and the first public hearing of the committee will be held on August 18,, 2026 at 10am in the Capital Extension Room E2.026.

The committee will be hearing from TxDOT Aviation Staff and other invited witnesses on the following charges:

(1) Examine the condition and capacity of general aviation airports in the state, as well as capital improvements necessary to promote transportation access and aviation safety. Identify opportunities for the state to maximize federal funding for airport improvements and other alternative funding sources for aviation infrastructure;

(2) Evaluate barriers for carriers to expand regional air service and enter underserved markets.  Recommend options for the development of a statewide regional air service master plan.

(3) Study shortages in the aviation workforce and explore opportunities for the aviation industry to partner with public universities, community colleges, and state technical colleges to develop training pathways;

( 4) Examine the role of general aviation airports in responding to disasters. Identify improvements to better facilitate staging and deployment of assets, and improved coordination between state and federal agencies; and

(5) Study governance and procurement frameworks for general aviation airports, including the assessment of fees. Recommend best practices to improve operational efficiency and position general aviation airports to integrate emerging aviation technology.

A copy of the published meeting notice can be found here Notice PH1 Aug 18 2026.pdf

More information on the committee information, charges, and members can be found at Texas House of Representatives