Sec. 21.077. UNIT OF MEASUREMENT. The unit of measurement in this subchapter has the following values, based on the International Meter established by the National Bureau of Standards:
(1) one meter = 39.37 inches exactly;
(2) one U.S. survey foot = 0.3048006096 meter;
(3) one vara = 33-1/3 inches exactly; and
(4) one international foot = 0.3048 meter exactly.
Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2359, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 381 (S.B. 1072), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Surveys and Surveyors
Chapter 21 - Surveys and Field Notes
Subchapter D. Texas Coordinate Systems
Section 21.071. Adoption of Coordinate Systems
Section 21.0711. Alternative Coordinate Systems
Section 21.072. Purpose and Limitations of Coordinate Systems
Section 21.073. Division of State Into Zones
Section 21.074. Area Within Zones
Section 21.075. Zone Names in Land Description
Section 21.077. Unit of Measurement