Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft for purposes of news-gathering.

SB 3010 amends Texas law to clarify when capturing images with drones is permitted, primarily affecting news organizations, utilities, law enforcement, and property owners. It explicitly allows drone imagery for news-gathering only under specific conditions, such as when property owner consent is obtained or for limited law enforcement purposes like crime scene documentation (excluding minor offenses). The bill lists 19 permitted scenarios, including academic research, utility maintenance, pipeline inspections, and border security operations, while requiring consent for most private property captures. It does not create new rights for news organizations but defines existing legal boundaries for drone use across multiple sectors.