Tex. Educ. Code § 88.1015

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 88.1015 - Definitions

In this subchapter:

(1) "Director" means the director of the Texas Forest Service.
(2) "Wildfire" means any fire occurring on wildland or in a place where urban areas and rural areas meet. The term does not include a fire that constitutes controlled burning within the meaning of Section 28.01, Penal Code.
(3) "Wildland" means an area in which there is virtually no development except for:
(A) roads, railroads, transmission lines, and similar transportation facilities; or
(B) development related to use of the land for park purposes or for timberland or other agricultural purposes.

Tex. Educ. Code § 88.1015

Amended by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 52, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2011.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 209, Sec. 2, eff. 5/19/1993.