Texas Statutes
Chapter 99 - Open Burn Pit Registry
Section 99.001. Definitions

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

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