Relating to the designation of spaceports as critical infrastructure facilities for purposes of criminal and civil liability.

SB 1198 designates spaceports as "critical infrastructure facilities" under Texas law, specifically covering properties used for spacecraft launch, landing, recovery, or testing that are FAA-licensed or operated by spaceport development corporations. This change directly affects spaceport operators, contractors, and related facilities by modifying criminal and civil liability standards for incidents occurring at these sites. The bill adds spaceports to the existing definition of critical infrastructure, which already includes pipelines, airports, and military installations, and applies to construction sites and equipment used during development. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and governs liability for offenses or causes of action occurring on or after that date.