[Milton Miteybad]

I believe it became illegal in Texas to capture images on private property using unmanned aircraft without the permission of the owner of said property. HB 912 provides, in relevant part:

Sec. 423.003. OFFENSE: ILLEGAL USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT TO CAPTURE IMAGE.

(a) A person commits an offense if the person uses an unmanned aircraft to capture an image of an individual or privately owned real property in this state with the intent to conduct surveillance on the individual or property captured in the image.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

HB 912, effective September 1, 2013.

[tumblindice]

It’s no different than climbing a ladder and putting a camera in someone’s window.

[justlurking]

I believe it became illegal in Texas to capture images on private property using unmanned aircraft without the permission of the owner of said property.

Nice catch. :-)

I'm shocked, shocked, that the Mansfield police didn't know about the law.