Texas Statutes
Subchapter A. Explosives
Section 235.002. Definitions

Sec. 235.002. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "Blaster" means a person who:
(A) detonates or otherwise effects the explosion of an explosive and is employed by a user; or
(B) personally supervises another engaged in that activity.
(2) "Blasting agent" means a material or mixture consisting of fuel and oxidizer, intended for blasting that, as mixed for use or shipment, cannot be detonated by means of a number 8 test blasting cap when unconfined.
(3) "Dealer" means a person who:
(A) buys or sells explosives, black powder, or smokeless powder; or
(B) is licensed as a dealer of destructive devices, as that term is defined by the National Firearms Act (26 U.S.C. Sec. 5801 et seq.).
(4) "Explosive" means a chemical compound mixture or a device, the primary purpose of which is to function by explosion and includes dynamite, high explosives, more than 50 pounds of black powder or smokeless powder, or any amount of pellet powder, initiating explosives, detonators, safety fuses, blasting agents, squibs, detonating cord, igniter cord, and igniters.
(5) "Magazine" means any approved storage facility, classified under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 841 et seq., certified as adequate by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms of the United States Department of Treasury, and passed with a current inspection certificate.
(6) "Manufacturer-distributor" means a person who manufactures, compounds, combines, produces, or distributes an explosive.
(7) "Transfer" means to transfer an explosive actually or constructively from one person to another.
(8) "User" means a person who, as the final consumer, uses an explosive.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1264, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Renumbered from Sec. 235.002 by Acts 1990, 71st Leg., 6th C.S., ch. 12, Sec. 2(20), eff. Sept. 6, 1990. Renumbered from Sec. 236.002 and amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch; 1420, Sec. 12.003(8), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.