Section 507.001 - Definitions In this chapter:
(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.Tex. Loc. Gov't. Code § 507.001
Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 953,Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/2013.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885, Sec. 3.01, eff. 4/1/2009.