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Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 507.001. Definitions

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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(1) “Authorizing entity” means the political subdivision or combination of political subdivisions that authorizes the creation of a spaceport development corporation as permitted under Section 507.003.

(2) “Spacecraft” means any object and its components designed to be launched for operations in a suborbital trajectory, in earth orbit, or in outer space. The term includes a satellite, a payload, an object carrying crew or a space flight participant, and any subcomponents of the launch vehicle or reentry vehicle specifically designed or adapted for that object.

(3) “Spaceport” includes:

(A) an area intended to be used for space flight activities, as defined by Section 100A.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code;

(B) a spaceport building or facility located in an area reasonably proximate to a launch vehicle, reentry vehicle, or spacecraft launching or landing area;

(C) an area reasonably proximate to a launch vehicle, reentry vehicle, or spacecraft launching or landing area that is intended for use for a spaceport building or facility; and

(D) a right-of-way related to a launch vehicle, reentry vehicle, or spacecraft launching or landing area, building, facility, or other area that is reasonably proximate to a launching or landing area.

(4) “Spaceport development corporation” means a corporation governed by this chapter.

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