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, 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, Government Code.Tex. Health and Safety Code art. 99.001
Added by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 153,Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2019.