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TX Transp Code § 21.071 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 21 - Administration of Aeronautics|Subchapter B. General Powers and Duties|Section 21.071. Painting and Marking Requirements for Certain Meteorological Evaluation Towers; Offense

Sec. 21.071.  PAINTING AND MARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN METEOROLOGICAL EVALUATION TOWERS; OFFENSE.  (a)  In this section, "meteorological evaluation tower" means a structure that:(1)  is self-standing or supported by guy wires and anchors;(2)  is not more than six feet in diameter at the base of the structure; and(3)  has accessory facilities on which an antenna, sensor, camera, meteorological instrument, or other equipment is mounted for the purpose of documenting whether a site has sufficient wind resources for the operation of a wind turbine generator.(b)  For purposes of this section, "meteorological evaluation tower" does not include a structure that is located:(1)  adjacent to a building, including a barn, or an electric utility substation; or(2)  in the curtilage of a residence.(c)  A meteorological evaluation tower that is at least 50 feet but not more than 200 feet in height above ground level:(1)  must be painted in equal alternating bands of aviation orange and white, beginning with orange at the top of the tower;(2)  must have aviation orange marker balls installed and displayed in accordance with the standards contained in 76 Fed. Reg. 36983 (June 24, 2011) and Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular AC 70/7460-1K; and(3)  may not be supported by guy wires unless the guy wires have a seven-foot-long safety sleeve at each anchor point that extends from the anchor point along each guy wire attached to the anchor point.(d)  A person who owns, operates, or erects a meteorological evaluation tower in violation of this section commits an offense.  An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor, except that the offense is a Class B misdemeanor if it is shown on the trial of the offense that as a result of the commission of the offense a collision with the meteorological evaluation tower occurred causing bodily injury or death to another person.(e)  The department shall adopt rules to implement and administer this section, including rules requiring a person:(1)  who owns, operates, or erects a meteorological evaluation tower to provide notice to the department of the existence of or intent to erect a meteorological evaluation tower; and (2)  to register the meteorological evaluation tower with the department.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 36 (S.B. 505), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Transp Code § 21.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 21 - Administration of Aeronautics|Subchapter C. Aviation Facilities Development and Financial Assistance|Section 21.101. Financial Assistance for Construction and Repair of Aviation Facilities

Sec. 21.101.  FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF AVIATION FACILITIES.  (a)  The department may loan or grant money to a state agency with a governing board authorized to operate an airport or to a governmental entity in this state to establish, construct, reconstruct, enlarge, or repair an airport, airstrip, or air navigational facility if:(1)  the money has been appropriated to the department for that purpose;  and(2)  providing the money will:(A)  best serve the public interest;  and(B)  best discharge the governmental aeronautics function of the state or its political subdivisions.(b)  A loan or grant under this subchapter must be made under a contract.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 21.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 21 - Administration of Aeronautics|Subchapter C. Aviation Facilities Development and Financial Assistance|Section 21.102. Loan Preferred

Sec. 21.102.  LOAN PREFERRED.  The department shall:(1)  make a loan instead of a grant whenever feasible under this subchapter;  and(2)  carefully consider making a loan instead of a grant for an improvement that produces revenue.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 21.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 21 - Administration of Aeronautics|Subchapter C. Aviation Facilities Development and Financial Assistance|Section 21.103. Commission Vote Required for Grant or Loan

Sec. 21.103.  COMMISSION VOTE REQUIRED FOR GRANT OR LOAN.  Under this subchapter, the commission may not make:(1)  a grant unless two-thirds of the entire commission votes in favor of the grant;  or(2)  a loan unless a majority of the entire commission votes in favor of the loan.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 21.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 21 - Administration of Aeronautics|Subchapter C. Aviation Facilities Development and Financial Assistance|Section 21.104. Revolving Loan Fund

Sec. 21.104.  REVOLVING LOAN FUND.  The department shall:(1)  place the principal and interest derived from a loan in a revolving loan fund;  and(2)  administer the fund for future loans and their administration.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 21.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 21 - Administration of Aeronautics|Subchapter C. Aviation Facilities Development and Financial Assistance|Section 21.105. Requirements for Loan or Grant

Sec. 21.105.  REQUIREMENTS FOR LOAN OR GRANT.  (a)  The commission may not approve a loan that bears interest of less than three percent annually or that has a term that exceeds 20 years.(b)  Before approving a loan or grant, the commission shall require that:(1)  the airport or facility remain in the control of each political subdivision involved for at least 20 years;(2)  the political subdivision disclose the source of all funds for the project and the political subdivision's ability to finance and operate the project;(3)  at least 10 percent of the total project cost be provided by sources other than the state;  and(4)  the project be adequately planned.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 21.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 21 - Administration of Aeronautics|Subchapter C. Aviation Facilities Development and Financial Assistance|Section 21.106. Priorities for Financial Assistance

Sec. 21.106.  PRIORITIES FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.  The commission, with the advice of the aviation advisory committee, shall establish and maintain a method for determining priorities among locations and projects eligible to receive state financial assistance for aviation facility development.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 21.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 21 - Administration of Aeronautics|Subchapter C. Aviation Facilities Development and Financial Assistance|Section 21.107. Aviation Facilities Development Program

Sec. 21.107.  AVIATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.  (a)  The commission, with the advice of the aviation advisory committee, through the preparation and adoption of an aviation facilities development program, shall provide for a statewide airport system to serve the state's air transportation needs for the least practicable cost.(b)  The program must identify:(1)  the requirements for aviation facilities;(2)  the location of aviation facilities;(3)  the timing of aviation facilities;(4)  eligibility for funding;  and(5)  the investment necessary for the program.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 21.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 21 - Administration of Aeronautics|Subchapter C. Aviation Facilities Development and Financial Assistance|Section 21.108. Aviation Facilities Capital Improvement Program

Sec. 21.108.  AVIATION FACILITIES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.  (a)  The commission, with the advice of the aviation advisory committee, shall prepare a multiyear aviation facilities capital improvement program.(b)  The aviation facilities capital improvement program must:(1)  include the priorities determined under Section 21.106;  and(2)  have an estimated annual cost for the total program that is approximately equal to the revenue that is forecast to be available for aviation facilities development during the year.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 21.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 21 - Administration of Aeronautics|Subchapter C. Aviation Facilities Development and Financial Assistance|Section 21.109. Review and Revision of Aviation Facilities Capital Improvement Program

Sec. 21.109.  REVIEW AND REVISION OF AVIATION FACILITIES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.  The commission, with the advice of the aviation advisory committee, shall:(1)  periodically review the capital improvement program to determine the need to:(A)  revise the system development criteria;(B)  add or delete aviation facility requirements;(C)  revise program priorities;  and(D)  add, delete, or revise the scope of projects in the program;  and(2)  revise the program at least annually.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 21.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 21 - Administration of Aeronautics|Subchapter C. Aviation Facilities Development and Financial Assistance|Section 21.110. Aviation Facilities Capital Improvement Program; Budget Preparation

Sec. 21.110.  AVIATION FACILITIES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM;  BUDGET PREPARATION.  The department shall consider the aviation facilities capital improvement program in preparing the department's biennial budget request to the legislature.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 21.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 21 - Administration of Aeronautics|Subchapter C. Aviation Facilities Development and Financial Assistance|Section 21.111. Public Hearing

Sec. 21.111.  PUBLIC HEARING.  (a)  The commission or the commission's authorized representative shall hold a public hearing before approving any financial assistance under this subchapter, except as provided by Section 21.1115.(b)  The commission shall give each interested party an opportunity to be heard at the hearing.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.03(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Transp Code § 21.1115 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 21 - Administration of Aeronautics|Subchapter C. Aviation Facilities Development and Financial Assistance|Section 21.1115. Emergency Loan or Grant

Sec. 21.1115.  EMERGENCY LOAN OR GRANT.  (a)  In an emergency, the director or the director's designee may award a loan or grant without holding a public hearing under rules adopted by the commission.(b)  Before awarding a contract under this section, the director or the director's designee must certify in writing the fact and nature of the emergency that requires the award of the contract.(c)  Not later than the fifth working day after the date a contract is awarded under this section, the director shall notify in writing each member of the commission of the details of the emergency and the award.(d)  In this section, "emergency" means a situation or condition at a general aviation airport that requires immediate attention because of an existing unsafe condition that should be of sufficient concern to require a notice to airmen under FAA Order 7930.2E.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.03(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Transp Code § 21.112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 21 - Administration of Aeronautics|Subchapter C. Aviation Facilities Development and Financial Assistance|Section 21.112. Expenditure of Air Facility Construction Money by State Governmental Entities

Sec. 21.112.  EXPENDITURE OF AIR FACILITY CONSTRUCTION MONEY BY STATE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.  A governmental entity that receives money from the department to establish, construct, reconstruct, enlarge, or repair an airport, airstrip, or air navigational facility shall spend the money for those purposes and in conformity with commission rules.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 21.113 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 21 - Administration of Aeronautics|Subchapter C. Aviation Facilities Development and Financial Assistance|Section 21.113. Airport Hazard Zoning Ordinance Required

Sec. 21.113.  AIRPORT HAZARD ZONING ORDINANCE REQUIRED.  The department may not pay the final 10 percent of its share of project costs under a grant until the sponsor has enacted an airport hazard zoning ordinance or order under Chapter 241, Local Government Code.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 21.114 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 21 - Administration of Aeronautics|Subchapter C. Aviation Facilities Development and Financial Assistance|Section 21.114. Agent for Federal Funds

Sec. 21.114.  AGENT FOR FEDERAL FUNDS.  (a)  The department is the agent of the state and of each political subdivision of the state for the purpose of applying for, receiving, and disbursing federal funds for the benefit of a general aviation airport under federal law, including 49 U.S.C. Sections 2201-2227.(b)  This section does not apply to a reliever airport.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 21.115 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 21 - Administration of Aeronautics|Subchapter C. Aviation Facilities Development and Financial Assistance|Section 21.115. Funding for Certain Commercial Service Airports

Sec. 21.115.  FUNDING FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL SERVICE AIRPORTS.  To the extent consistent with federal funding restrictions, a project involving a commercial service airport is eligible for financial assistance under this subchapter, including for inclusion in the aviation facilities capital improvement program, if the airport is located in a county along the Texas-Mexico border that has a population of less than 300,000.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (H.B. 138), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Transp Code § 21.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 21 - Administration of Aeronautics|Subchapter D. Investigation and Enforcement|Section 21.151. Investigation, Inquiry, or Hearing

Sec. 21.151.  INVESTIGATION, INQUIRY, OR HEARING.  (a)  The department may conduct an investigation, inquiry, or hearing concerning a matter covered by this chapter or a rule or order of the department.(b)  The hearing shall be open to the public.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 21.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 21 - Administration of Aeronautics|Subchapter D. Investigation and Enforcement|Section 21.152. Conduct of Investigation, Inquiry, or Hearing

Sec. 21.152.  CONDUCT OF INVESTIGATION, INQUIRY, OR HEARING.  A member of the commission, the director, or an officer or employee of the department who has been designated by the commission to hold an investigation, inquiry, or hearing may:(1)  administer an oath;(2)  certify an official act;(3)  issue a subpoena;(4)  order the attendance and testimony of a witness;  or(5)  order the production of a paper, book, or document.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 21.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 21 - Administration of Aeronautics|Subchapter D. Investigation and Enforcement|Section 21.153. Noncompliance With Subpoena or Order

Sec. 21.153.  NONCOMPLIANCE WITH SUBPOENA OR ORDER.  (a)  If a person fails to comply with a subpoena or order issued under Section 21.152, the department shall notify the attorney general.(b)  The attorney general may bring suit to enforce the subpoena or order in the name of the state in a district court of Travis County.(c)  If the court determines that noncompliance with the subpoena or order was not justified, the court shall order the person to comply with the requirements of the subpoena or order.(d)  Failure to obey the order of the court is punishable as contempt.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 21.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 21 - Administration of Aeronautics|Subchapter D. Investigation and Enforcement|Section 21.154. Civil Penalty

Sec. 21.154.  CIVIL PENALTY.  (a)  A person, including an officer, agent, servant, or employee of a corporation, is liable for a civil penalty if the person:(1)  violates this chapter;(2)  violates an order, decision, rule, direction, demand, or requirement of the department adopted under this chapter;  or(3)  procures or aids a violation of this chapter.(b)  A penalty under this section may not exceed $100 a day for each day of the violation.(c)  The attorney general or the county or district attorney in the county in which the violation occurs shall institute and conduct a suit for the penalty:(1)  in the county in which the violation occurs;  and(2)  in the name of the state.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 21.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 21 - Administration of Aeronautics|Subchapter D. Investigation and Enforcement|Section 21.155. Injunctive Relief

Sec. 21.155.  INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.  (a)  A district court of a county in which a violation of this chapter or a rule, order, or decree of the department under this chapter has occurred may restrain and enjoin the person who committed the violation from committing a further violation.(b)  The court may grant injunctive relief:(1)  in a suit for a civil penalty brought under this chapter;  or(2)  on application of the department, the attorney general, a district or county attorney, or a competing air carrier even if a suit for a civil penalty has not been brought.(c)  The department, attorney general, or district or county attorney is not required to post a bond when seeking injunctive relief under this section.(d)  In this section, "air carrier" means a person who, wholly or partly in this state, owns, controls, operates, or manages an aircraft as a common carrier in the transportation of persons or property for compensation but does not include an air carrier who operates between a place in this state and a place outside this state.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 21.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 21 - Administration of Aeronautics|Subchapter D. Investigation and Enforcement|Section 21.156. Enforcement of Chapter

Sec. 21.156.  ENFORCEMENT OF CHAPTER.  (a)  The department may enforce this chapter by revoking or suspending a lease or permit.(b)  The department shall notify the attorney general of a violation of this chapter.  The attorney general may bring suit to enforce this chapter in a district court of the defendant's county of residence.(c)  The court may enforce this chapter by injunction or other appropriate legal process.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 21.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 21 - Administration of Aeronautics|Subchapter D. Investigation and Enforcement|Section 21.157. Cooperation With United States in Law Enforcement

Sec. 21.157.  COOPERATION WITH UNITED STATES IN LAW ENFORCEMENT.  The department shall work with agencies of the United States in enforcing the statutes, directives, rules, and regulations of the United States.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 22.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 22 - County and Municipal Airports|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 22.001. Definitions

Sec. 22.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Air navigation facility" means:(A)  a facility, other than one owned and operated by the United States, used in or available or designed for use in aid of air navigation, including a structure, mechanism, light, beacon, marker, communications system, or other instrumentality;(B)  a device used or useful as an aid in the safe landing, navigation, or takeoff of aircraft or the safe and efficient operation or maintenance of an airport;  or(C)  a combination of those facilities or devices.(2)  "Airport" means:(A)  an area used or intended for use for the landing and takeoff of aircraft;(B)  an appurtenant area used or intended for use for an airport building or other airport facility or right-of-way;  and(C)  an airport building or facility located on an appurtenant area.(3)  "Airport hazard" means a structure, object of natural growth, or use of land that:(A)  obstructs the airspace required for the flight of aircraft in landing at or taking off from an airport;  or(B)  is hazardous to the landing or takeoff of aircraft at an airport.(4)  "Airport hazard area" means an area on which an airport hazard could exist.(5)  "Area" includes land or water.(6)  "Local government" means a county or municipality in this state.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 22.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 22 - County and Municipal Airports|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 22.002. Public Purpose; County or Municipal Purpose

Sec. 22.002.  PUBLIC PURPOSE;  COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL PURPOSE.  (a)  Subject to Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, the following functions are public and governmental functions, exercised for a public purpose, and matters of public necessity:(1)  the acquisition of an interest in real property under this chapter;(2)  the planning, acquisition, establishment, construction, improvement, equipping, maintenance, operation, regulation, protection, and policing of an airport or air navigation facility under this chapter, including the acquisition or elimination of an airport hazard;(3)  the exercise of any other power granted by this chapter to local governments and other public agencies, to be severally or jointly exercised;  and(4)  the acquisition and use of property and privileges by or on behalf of a local government or other public agency in the manner and for the purposes described by this chapter.(b)  In the case of a county, a function described by Subsection (a) is a county function and purpose.  In the case of a municipality, a function described by Subsection (a) is a municipal function and purpose.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 22.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 3 - Aviation|Chapter 22 - County and Municipal Airports|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 22.003. Interpretation and Construction

Sec. 22.003.  INTERPRETATION AND CONSTRUCTION.  This chapter shall be interpreted to make uniform as far as possible the laws and regulations of this state, other states, and the United States relating to local governmental airports.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|