Tex.
Local Gov't Code Section 507.001
Definitions
(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 (Authority to Create Corporation by Eligible Entities).(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.
Source:
Section 507.001 — Definitions, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.507.htm#507.001 (accessed Apr. 13, 2024).
