In this chapter:
(1) “Code enforcement” means the inspection of public or private premises for the purpose of:
(A) identifying environmental hazards, including:
(i) fire or health hazards;
(ii) nuisance violations;
(iii) unsafe building conditions; and
(iv) violations of any fire, health, or building regulation, statute, or ordinance; and
(B) improving and rehabilitating those premises with regard to those hazards.
(2) “Code enforcement officer” means an agent of this state or a political subdivision of this state who engages in code enforcement.
(2-a) “Commission” means the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation.
(3) “Department” means the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
(4) “Executive director” means the executive director of the department.