Texas Government Code 2205.046 – Aircraft for Flight Training Programs
(a) The department may transfer aircraft to a public technical institute or other public postsecondary educational institution for use in the institution’s flight training program. Except as provided by this section, the department has no responsibility for continued maintenance of aircraft transferred under this section.
(b) As a condition to the transfer of the aircraft, the institution must certify in writing to the department that the institution will accept full responsibility for maintenance of the aircraft and that it will be properly maintained while in the custody and control of the institution. The department is entitled to inspect the aircraft without notice for the purpose of ensuring that the aircraft is properly maintained.
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 2205.046
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
(c) The department may immediately reassume custody and control of a transferred aircraft on a finding by the department that:
(1) the aircraft is not being properly maintained;
(2) the aircraft is being used for a purpose other than flight training; or
(3) the institution has discontinued its flight training program.