§ 21-192. Definitions.

(a)

Weapons includes any device, by whatever name known, which is designed to expel a projectile or projectiles by the action of an explosion, expansion of gas or escape of gas; including any pneumatic gun, spring gun or BB gun which expels a projectile.

(b)

School zone means in or on the grounds of a public, parochial, or private school, or an institution of higher education, or within a distance of three hundred (300) feet from the grounds of a public, parochial, or private school, or inside a school bus, or on premises where an official school function is taking place, or an event sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League is taking place. "School zone" shall also include any playgrounds that are intended to be used for recreational purposes, which are open to the public, and contain three (3) or more separate apparatus intended for the recreation of children, such as slides, swing sets, and teeterboards. "School zone" shall also include youth recreational centers that are intended primarily for use by persons who are seventeen (17) years of age or younger, and regularly provides athletic, civic recreational, or cultural activities.

(c)

School means a school or premises rented or leased by the school district which provides elementary or secondary education as determined under state law.

(d)

Motor vehicle has the meaning given such term in the Texas Transportation Code, § 502.001.

(e)

Institution of higher education means any public or private technical institute, junior college, senior college or university, medical or dental unit, or other agency of higher education as defined by the Education Code, § 61.003.

(Ord. No. 96-094, § 2, 7-1-96)