Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 79.001 – Definitions
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Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 79.001
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
In this chapter:
(1) “Hazardous material” means:
(A) a substance classified as a hazardous material under state or federal law or under a rule adopted pursuant to state or federal law; or
(B) a chemical, petroleum product, gas, or other substance that, if discharged or released, is likely to create an imminent danger to individuals, property, or the environment.
(2) “Person” means an individual, association, corporation, or other private legal entity.