The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
  (1) Aquatic aircraft - A seaplane, floatplane, or similar aircraft that is capable of taking off and landing on water.
  (2) Commission - The Texas Transportation Commission.
  (3) Department - The Texas Department of Transportation.
  (4) Executive director - The executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation or the director's designee.
  (5) Motorized boat - Any boat propelled in whole or in part by machinery, including boats temporarily equipped with detachable motors.
  (6) Navigable body of water - A body of water available for public use that has the capability of use by motorized boats. This term does not include a navigable body of water that the federal government owns, controls, or has jurisdiction over.

Source Note: The provisions of this §30.402 adopted to be effective December 12, 1999, 24 TexReg 10918