Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 1954.060. Demolition and Renovation Activities;  Inspections

(a) The executive commissioner may adopt and the department may enforce rules regarding demolition and renovation activities to protect the public from asbestos emissions.  At a minimum, the rules must be sufficient to permit the department to obtain authority from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to implement and enforce in this state the provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 61, Subpart M, that establish the requirements applicable to the demolition and renovation of a facility, including the disposal of asbestos-containing waste materials.

(b) An employee or agent of the department may enter a facility, as that term is defined by 40 C.F.R. Section 61.141, to inspect and investigate conditions to determine compliance with the rules adopted under Subsection (a).

(c) The department may exempt a demolition or renovation project from the rules relating to demolition and renovation activities adopted under Subsection (a) if: