Tex.
Health & Safety Code Section 99.001
Definitions
(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(C)
the state military forces as defined by Section 431.001 (Definitions), Government Code.(4)
“Veteran” means an individual who served 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(C)
the state military forces as defined by Section 431.001 (Definitions), Government Code.
Source:
Section 99.001 — Definitions, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.99.htm#99.001 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
