Section 59.101 - DefinitionsThe following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) Concessioner--Any person, partnership, or corporation granted leased concession rights or privileges.(2) Concessions--Those services and accommodations offered to the public in state parks for which charges, fees, admissions, or similar assessments are collected, excluding park entrance and facility use fees.(3) Franchise fee--The annual fee or percentage of gross receipts a concessioner pays to the department for park concession rights or privileges.(4) Leased concessions--Rights or privileges granted by the department to any individual, partnership, or corporation to provide visitor services and accommodations for profit within the boundaries of a state park.(5) State park or park--A state park, state natural area, state historic site, or state park and historic site under the department's jurisdiction.31 Tex. Admin. Code § 59.101
The provisions of this §59.101 adopted to be effective January 2, 1997, 21 TexReg 12421; amended to be effective April 23, 2001, 26 TexReg 3024; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 41, Number 15, April 8, 2016, TexReg 2597, eff. 4/10/2016