Sec. 99.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (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: (A) the armed forces of the United States; (B) an auxiliary service of one of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard; or (C) the state military forces as defined by Section 431.001 , Government Code. (4) "Veteran" means an individual who served in: (A) the armed forces of the United States; (B) an auxiliary service of one of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard; or (C) the state military forces as defined by Section 431.001 , Government Code.
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