Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 99.001. Definitions

(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:

(4) “Veteran” means an individual who served in: