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TX Agric Code § 301.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter C. Licenses and Permits|Section 301.102. Exemptions

Sec. 301.102.  EXEMPTIONS.  (a)  The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation by rule, to the extent it considers exemptions practical, shall provide for exempting the following activities from the license and permit requirements of this chapter:(1)  research, development, and experiments conducted by state and federal agencies, institutions of higher learning, and bona fide nonprofit research organizations;(2)  laboratory research and experiments;(3)  activities of an emergent nature for protection against fire, frost, sleet, or fog;  and(4)  activities normally conducted for purposes other than inducing, increasing, decreasing, or preventing precipitation or hail.(b)  The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation by rule may modify or revoke an exemption.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter C. Licenses and Permits|Section 301.103. Issuance of License

Sec. 301.103.  ISSUANCE OF LICENSE.  (a)  The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, in accordance with the rules adopted under this chapter, shall issue a weather modification license to each applicant who:(1)  pays the license fee;  and(2)  demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, competence in the field of meteorology that is reasonably necessary to engage in weather modification and control activities.(b)  If the applicant is an organization, the competence must be demonstrated by the individual or individuals who are to be in control and in charge of the operation for the applicant.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter C. Licenses and Permits|Section 301.105. Expiration Date

Sec. 301.105.  EXPIRATION DATE.  Each original or renewal license expires at the end of the state fiscal year for which it was issued.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter C. Licenses and Permits|Section 301.106. Renewal License

Sec. 301.106.  RENEWAL LICENSE.  At the expiration of the license period, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shall issue a renewal license to each applicant who pays the license fee and who has the qualifications necessary for issuance of an original license.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter C. Licenses and Permits|Section 301.107. Issuance of Permit

Sec. 301.107.  ISSUANCE OF PERMIT.  (a)  The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, in accordance with the rules adopted under this chapter and on a finding that the weather modification and control operation as proposed in the permit application will not significantly dissipate the clouds and prevent their natural course of developing rain in the area in which the operation is to be conducted to the material detriment of persons or property in that area, and after approval at an election if governed by Subchapter D, may issue a weather modification permit to each applicant who:(1)  holds a valid weather modification license;(2)  pays the permit fee;(3)  publishes a notice of intention and submits proof of publication as required by this chapter;  and(4)  furnishes proof of financial responsibility.(b)  The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shall, if requested by at least 25 persons, hold at least one public hearing in the area where the operation is to be conducted prior to the issuance of a permit.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter C. Licenses and Permits|Section 301.109. Scope of Permit

Sec. 301.109.  SCOPE OF PERMIT.  A separate permit is required for each operation.  If an operation is to be conducted under contract, a permit is required for each separate contract.  The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation may not issue a permit for a contracted operation unless it covers a continuous period not to exceed four years.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter C. Licenses and Permits|Section 301.110. Application and Notice of Intention

Sec. 301.110.  APPLICATION AND NOTICE OF INTENTION.  Before undertaking any operation, a license holder must file an application for a permit and have a notice of intention published as required by this chapter.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter C. Licenses and Permits|Section 301.111. Content of Notice

Sec. 301.111.  CONTENT OF NOTICE.  In the notice of intention, the applicant must include:(1)  the name and address of the license holder;(2)  the nature and object of the intended operation and the person or organization on whose behalf it is to be conducted;(3)  the area in which and the approximate time during which the operation is to be conducted;(4)  the area that is intended to be affected by the operation;  and(5)  the materials and methods to be used in conducting the operation.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter C. Licenses and Permits|Section 301.112. Publication of Notice

Sec. 301.112.  PUBLICATION OF NOTICE.  The notice of intention required under Section 301.110 must be published at least once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in each county in which the operation is to be conducted.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.113 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter C. Licenses and Permits|Section 301.113. Proof of Publication; Affidavit

Sec. 301.113.  PROOF OF PUBLICATION;  AFFIDAVIT.  The applicant shall file proof of the publication, together with the publishers' affidavits, with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation during the 15-day period immediately after the date of the last publication.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.114 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter C. Licenses and Permits|Section 301.114. Proof of Financial Responsibility

Sec. 301.114.  PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.  Proof of financial responsibility is made by showing to the satisfaction of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation that the license holder has the ability to respond in damages for liability that might reasonably result from the operation for which the permit is sought.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.115 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter C. Licenses and Permits|Section 301.115. Modification of Permit

Sec. 301.115.  MODIFICATION OF PERMIT.  The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation may modify the terms and conditions of a permit if:(1)  the license holder is first given notice and a reasonable opportunity for a hearing on the need for a modification;  and(2)  it appears to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation that a modification is necessary to protect the health or property of any person.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.116 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter C. Licenses and Permits|Section 301.116. Scope of Activity

Sec. 301.116.  SCOPE OF ACTIVITY.  Once a permit is issued, the license holder shall confine the license holder's activities substantially within the limits of time and area specified in the notice of intention, except to the extent that the limits are modified by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.  The license holder shall comply with any terms and conditions of the permit as originally issued or as subsequently modified by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.117 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter C. Licenses and Permits|Section 301.117. Records and Reports

Sec. 301.117.  RECORDS AND REPORTS.  (a)  A license holder shall keep a record of each operation conducted under a permit, showing:(1)  the method employed;(2)  the type of equipment used;(3)  the kind and amount of each material used;(4)  the times and places the equipment is operated;(5)  the name and mailing address of each individual, other than the license holder, who participates or assists in the operation;  and(6)  other information required by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.(b)  The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shall require written reports for each operation, whether the operation is exempt or conducted under a permit.  A license holder shall submit a written report at the time and in the manner required by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.(c)  All information on an operation shall be submitted to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation before it is released to the public.(d)  The reports and records in the custody of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shall be kept open for public inspection.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter D. Election for Approval of Permit That Includes Authorization for Hail Suppression|Section 301.151. Definitions

Sec. 301.151.  DEFINITIONS.  (a)  In this subchapter:(1)  "Operational area" means that area that joins the target area and is reasonably necessary to use in order to effectuate the purposes over the target area without affecting the land or landowners in the operational area.(2)  "Target area" means that area described by metes and bounds or other specific bounded description set out in the application for a permit.(b)  The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation by rule shall define hail suppression as used in this subchapter, using the most current scientifically accepted technological concepts.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter D. Election for Approval of Permit That Includes Authorization for Hail Suppression|Section 301.152. Operational Area

Sec. 301.152.  OPERATIONAL AREA.  (a)  No part of an operational area may be more than eight miles from the limits of the target area.(b)  The operational area must be described by metes and bounds or other specific bounded description and set out in the application for a permit.(c)  If the application for a permit does not describe the operational area, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation may designate an area located inside and up to eight miles from the limits of the target area described in the application as the operational area of the permit for the purposes of this chapter.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter D. Election for Approval of Permit That Includes Authorization for Hail Suppression|Section 301.153. Date of Permit Issuance; Permit Area

Sec. 301.153.  DATE OF PERMIT ISSUANCE;  PERMIT AREA.  A permit may not be issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation before the end of the 30-day period immediately following the first publication of notice and then only in:(1)  those counties or parts of counties in the target area or operational area in which the majority of the qualified voters voting have approved or have not disapproved the issuance of a permit if an election has been held;  or(2)  any county or part of a county in the target area or operational area if no petition for an election has been filed.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter D. Election for Approval of Permit That Includes Authorization for Hail Suppression|Section 301.154. Eligible Voters

Sec. 301.154.  ELIGIBLE VOTERS.  (a)  Persons eligible to vote in elections held under this subchapter include qualified voters in counties or parts of counties included in the target area or operational area.(b)  If the target area or operational area for a permit including authorization for hail suppression includes only part of a county, an election held under this subchapter may be held only in the election precincts that are included entirely within or are partially included in those areas, and only those qualified voters residing in an election precinct or precincts of the county included in the target area or operational area are eligible to sign a petition and to vote at an election under this subchapter.  In computing the vote, only a majority of qualified voters residing in those areas and voting in the election is necessary to carry the proposition in that county.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter D. Election for Approval of Permit That Includes Authorization for Hail Suppression|Section 301.155. Application for Petition Seeking Election

Sec. 301.155.  APPLICATION FOR PETITION SEEKING ELECTION.  (a)  On written request of at least 25 qualified voters residing in the target area or operational area mentioned in the notice requesting an election accompanied by unsigned petitions, the county clerk of each county within the target area or operational area shall certify and mark for identification petitions for circulation.(b)  An application for a petition seeking an election to disapprove the issuance of a permit must:(1)  be headed "Application for Election to Disapprove a Weather Modification Permit";  and(2)  contain the following statement just ahead of the signatures of the applicants:  "It is the hope, purpose, and intent of the applicants whose signatures appear on this application to see disapproved the issuance of a permit for weather modification, including hail suppression."(c)  An application for a petition seeking an election to approve the issuance of a permit must:(1)  be headed "Application for Election to Approve a Weather Modification Permit";  and(2)  contain the following statement just ahead of the signatures of the applicants:  "It is the hope, purpose, and intent of the applicants whose signatures appear on this application to see approved the issuance of a permit for weather modification, including hail suppression."|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter D. Election for Approval of Permit That Includes Authorization for Hail Suppression|Section 301.156. Election on Petition

Sec. 301.156.  ELECTION ON PETITION.  (a)  On the return to the county clerks of petitions signed by at least 10 percent of the qualified voters residing in each county within the target area or operational area in the notice requesting an election, the commissioners court of each county shall call and hold an election.  Notice under Chapter 111, Local Government Code, of the commissioners court meeting to call and hold the election is not required.  The date of the election shall be determined by the commissioners court in accordance with this subchapter, notwithstanding Sections 41.004 and 41.0041, Election Code.(b)  A petition under this subchapter must be filed with the clerk of each county within 30 days immediately following the date of the first publication of notice.(c)  An election under this subchapter must be held within 45 days after the date the petition is received to determine whether or not the qualified voters in the target area or operational area approve the issuance of the permit.(d)  Immediately on calling the election, the clerk of each county within the target area or operational area shall notify the executive director of the date of the election.(e)  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, elections must be held in accordance with the Election Code.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter D. Election for Approval of Permit That Includes Authorization for Hail Suppression|Section 301.157. Petition Requirements

Sec. 301.157.  PETITION REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  The petition for an election under this subchapter must read substantially as follows:"The following qualified voters of __________ County request the Commissioners Court of __________ County to call an election at which the qualified voters shall be asked to vote on the proposition of whether or not they approve of the issuance of a weather modification permit that includes authorization for hail suppression (description of area)."(b)  Each qualified voter signing the petition must give the voter's full name and address and voter registration number.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter D. Election for Approval of Permit That Includes Authorization for Hail Suppression|Section 301.158. Certification of Petition

Sec. 301.158.  CERTIFICATION OF PETITION.  (a)  Within five days after the date of receiving a petition under this subchapter, the commissioners court shall have the county clerk of the county check the names on the petition against the voter registration lists of the county and certify to the commissioners court the number of qualified voters signing the petition as reflected by checking the county's voter registration lists.  If only a part of a county is included in the target area or operational area, the county clerk shall also certify that those signing the petition reside in an election precinct in the county totally or partially included in the target area or operational area.(b)  On certification by the county clerk, the petition must be filed with the official records of the county and be made available for public inspection.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter D. Election for Approval of Permit That Includes Authorization for Hail Suppression|Section 301.159. Deposit Required

Sec. 301.159.  DEPOSIT REQUIRED.  (a)  A person filing a petition with the county clerk shall deposit with the county clerk an amount of money estimated by the county clerk to be sufficient to cover the costs of the election, to be held by the county clerk until the result of the election to approve or disapprove the issuance of the permit is officially announced.(b)  If the result of the election favors the party petitioning for the election, the county clerk shall return the deposit to the person filing the petition or to the person's agent or attorney.(c)  If the result of the election does not favor the party petitioning for the election, the county clerk shall pay the cost and expenses of the election from the deposit and return the balance of the deposit to the person filing the petition or to the person's agent or attorney.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.160 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter D. Election for Approval of Permit That Includes Authorization for Hail Suppression|Section 301.160. Form of Ballot

Sec. 301.160.  FORM OF BALLOT.  The ballots for an election under this subchapter must be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition:"The issuance of a permit providing for weather modification, including authorization for hail suppression and control in (description of area)."|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.161 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter D. Election for Approval of Permit That Includes Authorization for Hail Suppression|Section 301.161. Election Order

Sec. 301.161.  ELECTION ORDER.  (a)  The order calling the election shall provide for:(1)  the time and place or places for holding the election;(2)  the form of the ballots;  and(3)  the presiding judge for each voting place.(b)  The commissioners court shall publish a copy of the election order in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or in the part of the county within the target area or operational area at least 30 days preceding the day of the election.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.162 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter D. Election for Approval of Permit That Includes Authorization for Hail Suppression|Section 301.162. Results of Election

Sec. 301.162.  RESULTS OF ELECTION.  (a)  The presiding judge of each voting place shall supervise the counting of all votes cast and shall certify the results to the commissioners court not later than the fifth day after the date of the election.(b)  A copy of the results must be filed with the county clerk and is a public record.(c)  Not later than the fifth day after the results are filed, the commissioners court shall declare the results.(d)  The commissioners court of each county holding an election shall send certified copies of the results of the election to the executive director not later than 24 hours after the results are declared under Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|