(a) In this article:
(1) “Drone” means an unmanned aircraft, watercraft, or ground vehicle or a robotic device that:
(A) is controlled remotely by a human operator; or
(B) operates autonomously through computer software or other programming.
(2) “Law enforcement agency” means an agency of the state or an agency of a political subdivision of the state authorized by law to employ peace officers.
(b) Each law enforcement agency that uses or intends to use a drone for law enforcement purposes shall:
(1) adopt a written policy regarding the agency’s use of force by means of a drone, before the agency first uses a drone, and update the policy as necessary; and
(2) not later than January 1 of each even-numbered year, submit the policy to the commission in the manner prescribed by the commission.

Text of article effective on January 01, 2025