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Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 79.001 — DEFINITIONS

CP § 79.001Title 4. LIABILITY IN TORT · Ch. 79. LIABILITY OF PERSONS ASSISTING IN HAZARDOUS OR DANGEROUS SITUATIONS

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In this chapter:
(1)"Hazardous material" means:
(A)a substance classified as a hazardous material under state or federal law or under a rule adopted pursuant to state or federal law; or
(B)a chemical, petroleum product, gas, or other substance that, if discharged or released, is likely to create an imminent danger to individuals, property, or the environment.
(2)"Person" means an individual, association, corporation, or other private legal entity.

Legislative history

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Source: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 79.001 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.