Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 397A.001
Legislative Findings; Purpose


(a)

The legislature finds that:

(1)

the areas that surround military installations will be frequented for military, national security, and international training purposes by residents from many parts of the state, nation, and world;

(2)

compatible development and use of those areas is of concern to the state and nation; and

(3)

without adequate regulation, the areas will tend to become incompatible with military missions and will be used in ways that interfere with:

(A)

the proper continued use of those areas as secure locations for military installations and missions; and

(B)

the effective operation of the military installations and missions.

(b)

The powers granted under this chapter are for the purposes of:

(1)

promoting the public health, safety, and general welfare;

(2)

protecting and preserving places and areas of military and national security importance and significance;

(3)

protecting critical military missions and operations related to those missions; and

(4)

ensuring state and national security.

(c)

This chapter may not be interpreted to grant regulatory powers to administer Chapter 245 (Issuance of Local Permits) or to amend a protection or benefit provided by Chapter 245 (Issuance of Local Permits).
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1320 (H.B. 2919), Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 2009.

Source: Section 397A.001 — Legislative Findings; Purpose, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.­397A.­htm#397A.­001 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

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