Texas Health and Safety Code

§ 99.001 — DEFINITIONS

HS § 99.001Title 2. HEALTH · Part D. PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND REPORTS OF DISEASES; PUBLIC HEALTH DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES · Ch. 99. OPEN BURN PIT REGISTRY

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In this chapter:

(1)"Airborne hazard" means an airborne environmental contaminant, including open burn pit smoke, oil well fire smoke, sand, dust, or other particles, that may cause short-term or long-term health effects to a person exposed to the contaminant.

(2)"Open burn pit," also known as an "open air burn pit," means a site used for solid waste disposal by burning the waste in the outdoor air without the use of a commercially manufactured incinerator or other equipment specifically designed and manufactured for burning solid waste.

(3)"Service member" means an individual who is currently serving in:

(A)the armed forces of the United States;

(B)an auxiliary service of one of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard; or

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 153 (H.B. 306), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.