Sec. 507.001. DEFINITIONS  


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  • 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" includes a satellite.

    (3) "Spaceport" includes:

    (A) an area intended to be used to launch or land a spacecraft;

    (B) a spaceport building or facility located on an area appurtenant to a launching or landing area;

    (C) an area appurtenant to a launching or landing area that is intended for use for a spaceport building or facility; and

    (D) a right-of-way related to a launching or landing area, building, facility, or other area that is appurtenant to a launching or landing area.

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

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 , Sec. 3.01, eff. April 1, 2009.