The Texas Airports Council would like to update our members and sponsors on recent changes to the FAA’s Compliance and Enforcement Program. The FAA has issued Change 13 to FAA Order 2150.3C, which is now in effect and establishes a strengthened enforcement posture toward non-compliant unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations.

The updated order introduces a special emphasis enforcement program targeting UAS activities that endanger the public, violate established airspace restrictions, or further criminal activity. This change applies to all FAA personnel responsible for investigating and processing statutory or regulatory violations involving UAS.

The revised policy replaces earlier guidance that focused primarily on certificated remote pilots and now broadens enforcement expectations across all unauthorized or unsafe UAS operations. The update also incorporates Compliance & Enforcement Bulletin 2026 1, which directs the FAA to pursue legal enforcement action when UAS operations create unacceptable risk to the National Airspace System.

TAC encourages airport sponsors, operators, and industry partners to review the updated order to remain informed of evolving federal enforcement priorities and to ensure local policies and procedures reflect the FAA’s current approach to UAS oversight.