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2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle B - Port of Entry Authorities › Chapter 671 - City of Laredo Port of Entry Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 671.104. Ad Valorem Taxes and Bonds Prohibited

Sec. 671.104.  AD VALOREM TAXES AND BONDS PROHIBITED.  The authority may not:
(1)  impose an ad valorem tax; or
(2)  issue bonds.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle B - Port of Entry Authorities › Chapter 671 - City of Laredo Port of Entry Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 671.105. Depository; Order to Disburse

Sec. 671.105.  DEPOSITORY; ORDER TO DISBURSE.  (a)  The treasurer of the authority shall deposit money collected by the authority in a separate account in a bank or trust company.
(b)  Money of the authority may be paid out on the warrant or other order of the presiding officer of the board or another person designated by the authority.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle B - Port of Entry Authorities › Chapter 671 - City of Laredo Port of Entry Authority › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 671.106. Audit

Sec. 671.106.  AUDIT.  (a)  At least once a year, the authority shall have a certified public accountant conduct an audit of the authority's books, accounts, and other records.  A copy of the audit shall be delivered to the city.
(b)  If the authority does not have the required audit conducted, an auditor or accountant designated by the city may examine, at the expense of the authority, the accounts and books of the authority, including receipts, disbursements, contracts, leases, investments, and other matters relating to the authority's finances, operation, and affairs.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 681.001. Definition

Sec. 681.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "foreign trade zone" has the meaning assigned to the term "zone" by the Foreign Trade Zones Act (19 U.S.C. Section 81a et seq.).
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 681.002. Authorization Subject to Federal Law and Regulations

Sec. 681.002.  AUTHORIZATION SUBJECT TO FEDERAL LAW AND REGULATIONS.  An authorization under this chapter is subject to the requirements of federal law and the regulations of the board established to carry out the provisions of the Foreign Trade Zones Act (19 U.S.C. Section 81a et seq.).
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter B. General Authority for Establishment of Foreign Trade Zones by Certain Entities › Section 681.051. Definitions

Sec. 681.051.  DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1)  "Eligible corporation" means a corporation organized to establish, operate, and maintain a foreign trade zone.
(2)  "Governmental entity" means:
(A)  this state;
(B)  a state agency;
(C)  a county, municipality, or special district; or
(D)  a combination of entities listed in Paragraphs (A)-(C).
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter B. General Authority for Establishment of Foreign Trade Zones by Certain Entities › Section 681.052. General Authority for Eligible Corporation or Governmental Entity

Sec. 681.052.  GENERAL AUTHORITY FOR ELIGIBLE CORPORATION OR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY.  (a)  An eligible corporation or a governmental entity may:
(1)  apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain a foreign trade zone and subzones; and
(2)  take other actions necessary to establish, operate, and maintain the foreign trade zone and subzones.
(b)  An applicant under Subsection (a) may select and describe the location of the foreign trade zone and subzones.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter C. General Authority for Establishment of Foreign Trade Zones by Certain Joint Boards › Section 681.101. Definition

Sec. 681.101.  DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "joint board" means a joint board created by two or more municipalities with a combined population of more than one million under:
(1)  Chapter 114, Acts of the 50th Legislature, Regular Session, 1947; or
(2)  Section 22.074, Transportation Code.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter C. General Authority for Establishment of Foreign Trade Zones by Certain Joint Boards › Section 681.102. General Authority for Joint Board

Sec. 681.102.  GENERAL AUTHORITY FOR JOINT BOARD.  (a)  A joint board may apply for and accept a permit, license, or other grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  one or more foreign trade zones, as Texas ports of entry under federal law, in any county in which the board's airport is located; and
(2)  other subzones or other additions to an existing zone inside or outside that county.
(b)  In operating and maintaining a foreign trade zone or subzone under this subchapter, a joint board may exercise any power or authority necessary to establish, operate, and maintain the foreign trade zone or subzone in accordance with federal law, rules, and regulations.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.151. Amarillo Trade Zone Corporation

Sec. 681.151.  AMARILLO TRADE ZONE CORPORATION. The Amarillo Trade Zone, Inc., organized under the laws of this state, with offices at or near Amarillo, Potter, and Randall Counties, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  a foreign trade zone in Amarillo, Potter, and Randall Counties; and
(2)  other subzones.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.152. City of Austin or Designee

Sec. 681.152.  CITY OF AUSTIN OR DESIGNEE.  The City of Austin, or a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of this state and designated by the City of Austin, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  a foreign trade zone in Travis County; and
(2)  other subzones.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.153. City of Beaumont; Jefferson County; Port of Beaumont Navigation District; or Certain Other Corporations or Entities

Sec. 681.153.  CITY OF BEAUMONT; JEFFERSON COUNTY; PORT OF BEAUMONT NAVIGATION DISTRICT; OR CERTAIN OTHER CORPORATIONS OR ENTITIES.  (a)  This section applies to:
(1)  the City of Beaumont;
(2)  the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce;
(3)  Jefferson County;
(4)  the Port of Beaumont Navigation District of Jefferson County;
(5)  the Beaumont Economic Development Foundation, a nonprofit corporation organized under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act (Article 1396-1.01 et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), with offices at Beaumont, Jefferson County; or
(6)  any other corporation organized under the laws of this state and designated by the Port of Beaumont Navigation District of Jefferson County.
(b)  A corporation or entity listed in or described by Subsection (a) may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain a foreign trade zone and subzones in Beaumont, Jefferson County, or another location in the portion of the Port Arthur Customs District located in this state.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.154. Port Freeport or Designee

Sec. 681.154.  PORT FREEPORT OR DESIGNEE.  Port Freeport, or a corporation organized under the laws of this state and designated by Port Freeport, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  a foreign trade zone adjacent to a port of entry in Port Freeport; and
(2)  other subzones.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 4.013, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.155. Brownsville Navigation District

Sec. 681.155.  BROWNSVILLE NAVIGATION DISTRICT.  The Brownsville Navigation District may:
(1)  apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(A)  a foreign trade zone at the Brownsville port of entry; and
(B)  subzones of that zone; and
(2)  on issuance of the grant of authority, take any action necessary or appropriate to establish, operate, or maintain the foreign trade zone and subzones.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.156. Calhoun-Victoria Foreign Trade Zone Corporation

Sec. 681.156.  CALHOUN-VICTORIA FOREIGN TRADE ZONE CORPORATION.  The Calhoun-Victoria Foreign Trade Zone, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of this state, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  a foreign trade zone in Calhoun County, Victoria County, or both; and
(2)  other subzones.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.157. City of Corpus Christi, Port of Corpus Christi Authority, or Designee

Sec. 681.157.  CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY, OR DESIGNEE.  The City of Corpus Christi, the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, or any other approved public agency designated by the City of Corpus Christi or the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain a foreign trade zone and subzones.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.158. City of Del Rio or Designee

Sec. 681.158.  CITY OF DEL RIO OR DESIGNEE.  The City of Del Rio, or a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of this state and designated by the City of Del Rio, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  a foreign trade zone in Del Rio, Val Verde County; and
(2)  other subzones.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.159. City of Eagle Pass or Designee

Sec. 681.159.  CITY OF EAGLE PASS OR DESIGNEE.  The City of Eagle Pass, or a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of this state and designated by the City of Eagle Pass, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  a foreign trade zone in Eagle Pass, Maverick County; and
(2)  other subzones.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.160. City of El Paso or El Paso Trade Zone Corporation

Sec. 681.160.  CITY OF EL PASO OR EL PASO TRADE ZONE CORPORATION.  The City of El Paso or the El Paso Trade Zone, Inc., organized under the laws of this state, with offices at or near El Paso, El Paso County, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  a foreign trade zone adjacent to any port of entry in El Paso County; and
(2)  other subzones.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.161. City of Galveston or Board of Trustees of Galveston Wharves

Sec. 681.161.  CITY OF GALVESTON OR BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF GALVESTON WHARVES.  The City of Galveston or the Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves may:
(1)  apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(A)  a foreign trade zone at the Galveston port of entry; and
(B)  any subzones of that zone; and
(2)  on issuance of the grant of authority, take any action necessary or appropriate to establish, operate, and maintain the foreign trade zone and subzones.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.162. Harlingen Trade Zone Corporation

Sec. 681.162.  HARLINGEN TRADE ZONE CORPORATION.  The Harlingen Trade Zone, Inc., organized under the laws of this state, with offices at or near Harlingen, Cameron County, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  a foreign trade zone adjacent to any port of entry in Cameron County; and
(2)  other subzones.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.163. City of Houston, Harris County, or Certain Other Corporations or Entities

Sec. 681.163.  CITY OF HOUSTON, HARRIS COUNTY, OR CERTAIN OTHER CORPORATIONS OR ENTITIES.  (a)  This section applies to:
(1)  the City of Houston;
(2)  Harris County;
(3)  a corporation organized under the laws of this state and designated by the City of Houston or Harris County; or
(4)  any municipality or county located within five miles of a major space and aeronautics center.
(b)  To establish, operate, and maintain a space facility to be named "Star Port," a corporation or entity listed in or described by Subsection (a) may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  a foreign trade zone adjacent to or near a facility of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in Harris County; and
(2)  other subzones.
(c)  The corporation or entity may apply for or adopt any appropriate inducements for the establishment and operation of the foreign trade zone, including any appropriate or applicable tax abatement or tax exemption.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.164. City of Houston, Port of Houston Authority, or Houston Foreign-Trade Zone Corporation

Sec. 681.164.  CITY OF HOUSTON, PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY, OR HOUSTON FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE CORPORATION.  The City of Houston, the Port of Houston Authority, and the Houston Foreign-Trade Zone, Incorporated, a private corporation organized under the laws of this state, may each:
(1)  apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(A)  a foreign trade zone at the Houston port of entry; and
(B)  any subzones of that zone; and
(2)  if the grant of authority is approved, take any action necessary to establish, operate, and maintain the foreign trade zone.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.165. Jefferson County Airport Governing Body

Sec. 681.165.  JEFFERSON COUNTY AIRPORT GOVERNING BODY.  The governing body of the Jefferson County Airport may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  a foreign trade zone in Jefferson County, which may include:
(A)  land inside the boundaries of the airport; and
(B)  private industrial land, not to exceed 1,000 acres, adjacent to the airport; and
(2)  other subzones.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.166. City of Laredo

Sec. 681.166.  CITY OF LAREDO.  The City of Laredo or an instrumentality of the City of Laredo may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  a foreign trade zone at the Laredo port of entry; and
(2)  other subzones.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.167. City of Lubbock or Designee

Sec. 681.167.  CITY OF LUBBOCK OR DESIGNEE.  The City of Lubbock, or a corporation organized under the laws of this state and designated by the City of Lubbock, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  a foreign trade zone adjacent to the United States Customs port of entry at Lubbock; and
(2)  other subzones.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.168. Mcallen Trade Zone Corporation

Sec. 681.168.  MCALLEN TRADE ZONE CORPORATION.  The McAllen Trade Zone, Inc., organized under the laws of this state, with offices at McAllen, Hidalgo County, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  a foreign trade zone at the McAllen port of entry; and
(2)  other subzones, one of which may be located in Starr County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.169. City of Midland or Designee

Sec. 681.169.  CITY OF MIDLAND OR DESIGNEE.  The City of Midland, or a corporation organized under the laws of this state and designated by the City of Midland, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  a foreign trade zone adjacent to the Midland Regional Airport; and
(2)  other subzones.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.170. City of Midlothian

Sec. 681.170.  CITY OF MIDLOTHIAN.  The City of Midlothian may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  a foreign trade zone in Midlothian, Ellis County, adjacent to the port limits of the Dallas-Fort Worth port of entry; and
(2)  other subzones in Ellis County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 84 (S.B. 1442), Sec. 70, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.171. Orange County Navigation and Port District

Sec. 681.171.  ORANGE COUNTY NAVIGATION AND PORT DISTRICT.  The Orange County Navigation and Port District may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  a foreign trade zone in Orange County; and
(2)  other subzones.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.172. Port of Port Arthur Navigation District

Sec. 681.172.  PORT OF PORT ARTHUR NAVIGATION DISTRICT.  The Port of Port Arthur Navigation District of Jefferson County may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  a foreign trade zone in Jefferson County; and
(2)  other subzones.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.173. San Angelo Trade Zone Corporation

Sec. 681.173.  SAN ANGELO TRADE ZONE CORPORATION.  The San Angelo Trade Zone, Inc., organized under the laws of this state, with offices at San Angelo, Tom Green County, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  a foreign trade zone in San Angelo, Tom Green County;
(2)  a foreign trade zone at the San Angelo port of entry; and
(3)  other subzones.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.174. City of San Antonio or Designee

Sec. 681.174.  CITY OF SAN ANTONIO OR DESIGNEE.  (a)  The City of San Antonio, or a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of this state and designated by the City of San Antonio, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  a foreign trade zone at or adjacent to any port of entry in Bexar County; and
(2)  other subzones.
(b)  After a nonprofit corporation has accepted a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain a foreign trade zone under this section, the City of San Antonio may not exercise any further control or supervision over the corporation with regard to:
(1)  the naming of directors and officers of the corporation; or
(2)  the corporation's internal management or organization.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.175. Saturn Trade Zone Corporation

Sec. 681.175.  SATURN TRADE ZONE CORPORATION.  The Saturn Trade Zone Corporation, a corporation organized under the laws of this state, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  a foreign trade zone at the location designated by General Motors Corporation in this state for the Saturn automobile production facility; and
(2)  other subzones.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.176. Starr County Industrial Foundation

Sec. 681.176.  STARR COUNTY INDUSTRIAL FOUNDATION.  The Starr County Industrial Foundation, a nonprofit corporation organized under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act (Article 1396-1.01 et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), to promote the economic development of Starr County, with offices at Rio Grande City, Starr County, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  a foreign trade zone in Rio Grande City, Starr County; and
(2)  other subzones.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.177. City of Weslaco or Weslaco Development Corporation

Sec. 681.177.  CITY OF WESLACO OR WESLACO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.  The City of Weslaco or the Weslaco Development Corporation, Incorporated, a corporation organized under the laws of this state, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  a foreign trade zone in Weslaco, Hidalgo County; and
(2)  other subzones.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.178. Westport Economic Development Corporation

Sec. 681.178.  WESTPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.  The Westport Economic Development Corporation, organized as a nonprofit corporation under the laws of this state, with offices at El Paso, El Paso County, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  a foreign trade zone in or adjacent to the United States Customs port of entry at El Paso, El Paso County; and
(2)  other subzones.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 15 - Currency and Trade › Subtitle C - Trade Zones › Chapter 681 - Foreign Trade Zones › Subchapter D. Specific Authority for Certain Foreign Trade Zones › Section 681.179. City of Pharr or Designee

Sec. 681.179.  CITY OF PHARR OR DESIGNEE.  The City of Pharr, or a corporation organized under the laws of this state and designated by the City of Pharr, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:
(1)  a foreign trade zone at or adjacent to the Pharr port of entry; and
(2)  other subzones.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 362 (H.B. 2515), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 16 - Advertising and Marketing › Subtitle A - Advertisements › Chapter 721 - Use of Names or Pictures in Advertisements › Section 721.001. Definitions

Sec. 721.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Heir" means a surviving grandparent, parent, sibling, child, or grandchild of a deceased individual.
(2)  "Personal representative" means an executor, independent executor, administrator, independent administrator, or temporary administrator, together with their successors.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 4.014(a), eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 16 - Advertising and Marketing › Subtitle A - Advertisements › Chapter 721 - Use of Names or Pictures in Advertisements › Section 721.002. Certain Uses of Name or Picture of Member of Armed Forces Prohibited

Sec. 721.002.  CERTAIN USES OF NAME OR PICTURE OF MEMBER OF ARMED FORCES PROHIBITED.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person uses, in an advertisement for a commercial purpose, the name of an individual who is an active duty or former member of the United States armed forces, who is a member or former member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces, or who is a member or former member of the state military forces, as defined by Section 437.001, Government Code, or a picture of the individual in uniform in which the individual is clearly identifiable, without obtaining the consent of:
(1)  the individual, if the individual is living; or
(2)  the individual's surviving spouse or personal representative or a majority of the individual's adult heirs, if the individual is deceased.
(b)  An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 4.014(a), eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1217 (S.B. 1536), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 16 - Advertising and Marketing › Subtitle A - Advertisements › Chapter 721 - Use of Names or Pictures in Advertisements › Section 721.003. Inapplicability of Chapter to Media Report

Sec. 721.003.  INAPPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER TO MEDIA REPORT.  This chapter does not apply to a member of the print or broadcast media who uses a name or picture of an individual in a report of news to the public or an advertisement for that report.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 4.014(a), eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 16 - Advertising and Marketing › Subtitle B - Marketing Practices › Chapter 761 - Credit Card Marketing at Postsecondary Educational Institutions › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 761.001. Definitions

Sec. 761.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Campus credit card marketing activity":
(A)  means any activity:
(i)  conducted by an agent or employee of a credit card issuer on the campus of a postsecondary educational institution; and
(ii)  designed to encourage and enable students to apply for a credit card; and
(B)  includes the act of placing on the campus a display or poster together with a form that can be returned to the credit card issuer as a credit card application, even if an employee or agent of the credit card issuer is not present at the display.
(2)  "Credit card" means a card or device issued under an agreement by which the issuer gives to a cardholder the right to obtain credit from the issuer or another person.
(3)  "Credit card issuer" means a lender, including a financial institution, or a merchant that receives applications and issues credit cards to individuals.
(4)  "Governing board" means the body charged with policy direction of any postsecondary educational institution, including a board of directors, a board of regents, a board of trustees, and an independent school district board that is charged with policy direction of a public junior college.
(5)  "Postsecondary educational institution" means:
(A)  an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code;
(B)  a private or independent institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code; or
(C)  a private postsecondary educational institution as defined by Section 61.302, Education Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 4.014(a), eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 16 - Advertising and Marketing › Subtitle B - Marketing Practices › Chapter 761 - Credit Card Marketing at Postsecondary Educational Institutions › Subchapter B. Prohibited Conduct › Section 761.051. Campus Credit Card Marketing Activity Outside Designated Location or Time Prohibited

Sec. 761.051.  CAMPUS CREDIT CARD MARKETING ACTIVITY OUTSIDE DESIGNATED LOCATION OR TIME PROHIBITED.  (a)  A credit card issuer may not engage in campus credit card marketing activities:
(1)  outside of a campus location designated by the governing board of the postsecondary educational institution for that purpose in accordance with Subsection (b); or
(2)  at a time other than a time designated by the governing board in accordance with Subsection (b).
(b)  The governing board of a postsecondary educational institution may designate:
(1)  one or more locations on campus where a credit card issuer may engage in campus credit card marketing activities; and
(2)  one or more times during which a credit card issuer may engage in campus credit card marketing activities.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 4.014(a), eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 16 - Advertising and Marketing › Subtitle B - Marketing Practices › Chapter 761 - Credit Card Marketing at Postsecondary Educational Institutions › Subchapter B. Prohibited Conduct › Section 761.052. Restriction on Gifts or Incentives for Completing Credit Card Application

Sec. 761.052.  RESTRICTION ON GIFTS OR INCENTIVES FOR COMPLETING CREDIT CARD APPLICATION.  A credit card issuer may not offer a gift or other incentive in exchange for the completion of a credit card application as part of a campus credit card marketing activity unless the credit card issuer, at the time the credit card issuer provides a credit card application to an individual, provides financial educational material developed under Section 761.101 to the individual.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 4.014(a), eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 16 - Advertising and Marketing › Subtitle B - Marketing Practices › Chapter 761 - Credit Card Marketing at Postsecondary Educational Institutions › Subchapter C. Educational Material and Sessions › Section 761.101. Credit Card Issuer to Develop Financial Educational Material

Sec. 761.101.  CREDIT CARD ISSUER TO DEVELOP FINANCIAL EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL.  A credit card issuer who conducts campus credit card marketing activities shall develop financial educational material in consultation with or subject to approval by the postsecondary educational institution.  The financial educational material must include a clear and practical explanation of:
(1)  effective money management skills, including how to develop and maintain a budget;
(2)  key financial terms and phrases related to credit cards and personal debt management;
(3)  credit educational materials and programs offered by the credit card issuer that are available to student cardholders after they have opened an account;
(4)  resources to assist students in understanding credit reports and credit scores and the consequences of irresponsible credit card use; and
(5)  the importance of responsible credit practices, including timely paying the minimum amount due each month and reducing costs by paying as much of the balance as possible.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 4.014(a), eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 16 - Advertising and Marketing › Subtitle B - Marketing Practices › Chapter 761 - Credit Card Marketing at Postsecondary Educational Institutions › Subchapter C. Educational Material and Sessions › Section 761.102. Credit Card Issuer to Provide Financial Educational Material

Sec. 761.102.  CREDIT CARD ISSUER TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL.  A credit card issuer that conducts campus credit card marketing activities shall:
(1)  during the time that the credit card issuer conducts the credit card marketing activity on the campus, make available to students, on the campus, financial educational material developed under Section 761.101;
(2)  make financial educational material similar to material developed under Section 761.101 available on the Internet; and
(3)  provide to a student to whom a credit card is issued, at the time the credit card is provided to the student, financial educational material developed under Section 761.101.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 4.014(a), eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 16 - Advertising and Marketing › Subtitle B - Marketing Practices › Chapter 761 - Credit Card Marketing at Postsecondary Educational Institutions › Subchapter C. Educational Material and Sessions › Section 761.103. Credit Card and Debt Education at New Student Orientation

Sec. 761.103.  CREDIT CARD AND DEBT EDUCATION AT NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION.  The governing board of a postsecondary educational institution that has designated a location for campus credit card marketing activities under Section 761.051(b) shall also adopt a policy requiring a credit card and debt education and counseling session to be included in any orientation program for new students.  The postsecondary educational institution may use existing educational materials prepared by nonprofit entities for purposes of the credit card and debt education and counseling session.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 4.014(a), eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 16 - Advertising and Marketing › Subtitle B - Marketing Practices › Chapter 761 - Credit Card Marketing at Postsecondary Educational Institutions › Subchapter D. Enforcement Provisions › Section 761.151. Civil Penalty

Sec. 761.151.  CIVIL PENALTY.  A person who intentionally violates this chapter is liable to the state for a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $2,500 for each violation.  The attorney general or the prosecuting attorney in the county in which the violation occurs may bring suit to recover the civil penalty imposed under this section.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 4.014(a), eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions › Chapter 2001 - Destruction of Die, Mold, or Form › Section 2001.001. Definitions

Sec. 2001.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Molder" means an individual, firm, or corporation that:
(A)  makes a die, mold, or form; or
(B)  uses a die, mold, or form to make another product.
(2)  "Owner" means an individual, firm, or corporation that holds title to a die, mold, or form.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions › Chapter 2001 - Destruction of Die, Mold, or Form › Section 2001.002. Notice of Intent to Destroy Die, Mold, or Form Not Owned by Molder

Sec. 2001.002.  NOTICE OF INTENT TO DESTROY DIE, MOLD, OR FORM NOT OWNED BY MOLDER.  (a)  After the third anniversary of the date a die, mold, or form was last used or, if the die, mold, or form was never used, after the third anniversary of the date the die, mold, or form was made, a molder that is in possession of the die, mold, or form may send notice to the owner that the molder intends to destroy the die, mold, or form.
(b)  The notice must be sent by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the owner.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions › Chapter 2001 - Destruction of Die, Mold, or Form › Section 2001.003. Destruction of Die, Mold, or Form Not Owned by Molder

Sec. 2001.003.  DESTRUCTION OF DIE, MOLD, OR FORM NOT OWNED BY MOLDER.  A molder that sends a notice in accordance with Section 2001.002 may destroy the die, mold, or form if, before the 121st day after the date the owner receives the notice, the owner does not:
(1)  take possession of the die, mold, or form; or
(2)  make arrangements with the molder for the removal or continued storage of the die, mold, or form.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions › Chapter 2001 - Destruction of Die, Mold, or Form › Section 2001.004. Title Extinguished on Destruction of Die, Mold, or Form

Sec. 2001.004.  TITLE EXTINGUISHED ON DESTRUCTION OF DIE, MOLD, OR FORM.  Title to a die, mold, or form destroyed in accordance with this chapter is extinguished at the time of the destruction.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions › Chapter 2001 - Destruction of Die, Mold, or Form › Section 2001.005. Limitation on Liability of Molder

Sec. 2001.005.  LIMITATION ON LIABILITY OF MOLDER.  A molder may not be held criminally or civilly liable for destroying a die, mold, or form if the molder complies with Sections 2001.002 and 2001.003.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions › Chapter 2001 - Destruction of Die, Mold, or Form › Section 2001.006. Destruction of Die, Mold, or Form Owned by Molder

Sec. 2001.006.  DESTRUCTION OF DIE, MOLD, OR FORM OWNED BY MOLDER.  This chapter does not prohibit a molder that is the owner of a die, mold, or form from destroying the die, mold, or form at any time.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions › Chapter 2002 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas Containers › Section 2002.001. Definitions

Sec. 2002.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Liquefied petroleum gas" means the hydrocarbon product extracted from natural gas or crude oil and commonly known as butane or propane.
(2)  "Person" means an individual, association, or corporation.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions › Chapter 2002 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas Containers › Section 2002.002. Notice to Prospective Purchasers and Users

Sec. 2002.002.  NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS AND USERS.  A person in the business of leasing or selling liquefied petroleum gas containers shall give to each prospective purchaser or user of a container a written notice of the purchase or use options provided by that business, including, as applicable, options to purchase, lease, or lease-purchase. The notice must include a written statement that other persons in the business of leasing or selling liquefied petroleum gas containers may provide purchase or use options that include purchase, lease, and lease-purchase.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions › Chapter 2002 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas Containers › Section 2002.003. Supply Contract Requirement

Sec. 2002.003.  SUPPLY CONTRACT REQUIREMENT.  If a person in the business of leasing or selling liquefied petroleum gas containers signs a supply contract with another person, a separate agreement on the face of the supply contract must state that the supplier gave to the user, before the user signed the supply contract, the notice required by Section 2002.002.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions › Chapter 2002 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas Containers › Section 2002.004. Filling or Refilling of Container by Nonowner

Sec. 2002.004.  FILLING OR REFILLING OF CONTAINER BY NONOWNER.  A person who is not the owner of a liquefied petroleum gas container may fill or refill the container if the person who occupies the premises where the container is located:
(1)  requests the service; and
(2)  signs a written request stating that:
(A)  an emergency exists; and
(B)  the owner is unavailable to fill or refill the container, as applicable.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions › Chapter 2002 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas Containers › Section 2002.005. Criminal Penalties

Sec. 2002.005.  CRIMINAL PENALTIES.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates this chapter.
(b)  A person who is not the owner of a liquefied petroleum gas container commits an offense if the person:
(1)  except as provided by Section 2002.004, without written authorization of the owner of the container sells, fills, refills, delivers or permits to be delivered, or uses the container for any purpose;
(2)  obtains a written request under Section 2002.004 through misrepresentation; or
(3)  defaces, removes, or conceals a name, mark, initial, or device on the container without the written consent of the owner of the container.
(c)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $25 and not more than $200.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Business and Commerce Code › Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions › Chapter 2004 - Intrastate Manufacture of Certain Incandescent Light Bulbs › Section 2004.001. Definitions

Sec. 2004.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Generic and insignificant part" means an item that has manufacturing or consumer product applications other than inclusion in an incandescent light bulb.
(2)  "Incandescent light bulb" means a standard incandescent or halogen light bulb that:
(A)  is intended for general service applications;
(B)  has a lumen range of not less than 310 lumens and not more than 2,600 lumens; and
(C)  is capable of being operated at a voltage range at least partially within 110 and 130 volts.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 533 (H.B. 2510), Sec. 2, eff. January 1, 2012.