2024 Texas Statutes
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
Section 1954.059. Asbestos Site Inspections
Sec. 1954.059. ASBESTOS SITE INSPECTIONS. (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.
