Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 241.004
Airport Used in Interest of Public

For the purposes of this chapter, an airport is used in the interest of the public if:

(1)

the owner of the airport, by contract, license, or otherwise, permits the airport to be used by the public to an extent that the airport fulfills an essential community purpose; or

(2)

the airport is used by the state or an agency of the state or by the United States for national defense purposes or for any federal program relating to flight.

Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.

Source: Section 241.004 — Airport Used in Interest of Public, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.241.htm#241.004 (accessed May 26, 2025).

241.001
Short Title 241.002
Legislative Findings 241.003
Definitions 241.004
Airport Used in Interest of Public 241.005
Adoption of Regulation Includes Amendment or Other Change 241.011
Airport Hazard Area Zoning Regulations 241.012
Airport Compatible Land Use Zoning Regulations 241.014
Joint Airport Zoning Board 241.015
Incorporation of Airport Zoning Regulation into Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance 241.016
Airport Zoning Commission 241.017
Procedural Limitations Applying to Adoption of Zoning Regulations 241.018
Reasonableness of Airport Zoning Regulations 241.019
Nonconforming Uses and Structures 241.020
Permits 241.031
Administrative Agency 241.032
Board of Adjustment 241.033
Authority of Board 241.034
Variances 241.035
Hazard Marking and Lighting 241.036
Appeal to Board 241.041
Judicial Review of Board Decision 241.042
Trial by Court 241.043
Effect of Holding of the Court 241.044
Additional Remedies 241.901
Conflict of an Airport Hazard Area Zoning Regulation with Another Regulation 241.902
Conflict of an Airport Compatible Land Use Zoning Regulation with Another Regulation 241.903
Acquisition of Air Rights or Other Property

Verified:
May 26, 2025

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Original Source: Section 241.004 — Airport Used in Interest of Public, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.241.htm#241.004 (last accessed May 10, 2025).