Sec. 1954.258. COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS NOT A DEFENSE TO CIVIL LIABILITY. Compliance with any minimum standards adopted by the executive commissioner under this chapter does not constitute a defense to a civil action for damages arising from a work activity affecting asbestos.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 5.276, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety
Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety
Chapter 1954 - Asbestos Health Protection
Subchapter F. Practice by Holder of License or Registration
Section 1954.252. Notice of Asbestos Removal, Encapsulation, or Enclosure
Section 1954.253. Supervision by Asbestos Abatement Supervisor
Section 1954.254. Conflict of Interest for Certain License Holders
Section 1954.255. Conflict of Interest for Independent Third-Party Monitor
Section 1954.256. Approval of Asbestos Training; Record of Attendees
Section 1954.257. Duties Regarding Employee or Agent
Section 1954.258. Compliance With Standards Not a Defense to Civil Liability