<ul><li>Texas is considering a ban on Chinese drones for state agencies due to national security concerns.</li><li>House Bill 41 aims to prohibit government agencies in Texas from using drones originating from countries deemed hostile to the U.S.</li><li>The bill largely targets China, a major producer of drones in the U.S. market.</li><li>First responders fear the ban could hinder life-saving operations and increase costs for agencies.</li><li>Witnesses expressed concerns about sourcing less capable and expensive drones if Chinese-made ones are banned.</li><li>The proposed legislation includes a five-year grace period for agencies with existing contracts for banned drones.</li><li>A grant program is also proposed to help law enforcement agencies replace prohibited drones.</li><li>Supporters of the bill cite national security risks associated with Chinese-made drones.</li><li>Some suggest using American-made technology for security and innovation purposes.</li><li>Concerns exist that data collected by Chinese drones could be misused by the Chinese government.</li></ul>

Texas considers ban on Chinese drones for state agencies

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