Texas § HS.161.401 - DEFINITIONS
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§ HS.161.401. DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Asbestos" means the asbestiform varieties of chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, anthophyllite, and actinolite. (2) "Contractor" means a person who constructs, repairs, or maintains a public building as an independent contractor. The term includes a subcontractor. (3) "Public building" means a building used or to be used for purposes that provide for public access or occupancy. The term does not include: (A) an industrial facility to which access is limited principally to employees of the facility because of processes or functions that are hazardous to human safety or health; (B) a federal building or installation; (C) a private residence; (D) an apartment building with not more than four dwelling units; or (E) a manufacturing facility or building that is part of a facility to which access is limited to workers and invited guests under controlled conditions. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 416, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
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Section HS.161.401 ("DEFINITIONS") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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