Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Occupations Code § 1954.059: ASBESTOS SITE INSPECTIONS.

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OCCUPATIONS CODE
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 B. POWERS AND DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER AND DEPARTMENT

(a) The department shall inspect:

(1) an asbestos abatement contractor during an abatement project at least annually; and

(2) other licensed organizations in accordance with department rules.

(b) The department shall require a building or facility owner or the owner's authorized representative to complete an immediate inspection for asbestos if the department determines after an asbestos site inspection that there appears to be a danger or potential danger to:

(1) the occupants of the building;

(2) workers in the building or facility; or

(3) the public.

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. 5.260, eff. April 2, 2015.

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