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Surprisingly, even in Texas, you cannot shoot a drone. In Houston, Texas, KHOU 11 News verified that drones can fly over your house anytime. However, filming with the intent to capture video of that person in a manner that can be construed as surveillance could be a violation of Texas law.
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But is it legal?

Yes: KHOU 11 News verified that drones can fly over your house anytime.

TEGNA regional drone trainer Jason Barnett says rules are different for commercial drones, like Drone 11, and those used by hobbyists for personal use.

But similarities exist when it comes to flying over someone’s private property.

“It appears that if you’re flying over someone or over someone’s yard, someone’s private property, and you’re shooting them with the intent to capture video of that person in a manner that can be construed as surveillance, then you could be in violation of Texas law,” Barnett said.

In other words, it comes down to the drone owner’s intent. They cannot disclose, display, or distribute images without consent.

And, unlike certain intruders who may enter your private property, you cannot shoot a drone.

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