Drone Rules in Tarrant County, TX (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Tarrant County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Recreational Drones
Recreational drones in Tarrant County are governed by FAA 14 CFR Part 107 and 49 USC 44809. Drones 250 grams or more must register. Texas Government Code Chapter 423 restricts surveillance over private property.
Recreational Drones in Tarrant County
Light RestrictionsTex. Gov't Code Sec. 423.003
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. (c) It is a de...
Drone Rules by City in Tarrant County
1 cities in Tarrant County have their own drone rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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