Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 99.001
Definitions


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

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

Source: Section 99.001 — Definitions, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.­99.­htm#99.­001 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 99.001’s source at texas​.gov