Texas A&M Forest Service acquires three new multi-mission aircraft for aviation fleet. Texas’ ability to detect, track and fight wildfires is growing even stronger with the acquisition of three new multi-mission aircraft for Texas A&M Forest Service. Texas has secured a dedicated fleet of multi-mission aircraft to fight wildfires on our own terms,” said Governor Greg Abbott. “These aircraft will give Texas A&M Forest Service the speed, intelligence and flexibility to respond more effectively when lives are on the line. Through House Bill 500, the Texas Legislature appropriated $257 million in 2025 for Texas A&M Forest Service to purchase, operate and maintain wildfire suppression aircraft.