(a) A local government has the same power and is subject to the same restrictions as the commission under § 382.015 to inspect the air and to enter public or private property in its territorial jurisdiction to determine if:
(1) the level of air contaminants in an area in its territorial jurisdiction and the emissions from a source meet the levels set by:
(A) the commission; or
(B) a municipality’s governing body under § 382.113; or
(2) a person is complying with this chapter or a rule, variance, or order issued by the commission.
(b) A local government shall send the results of its inspections to the commission when requested by the commission.

Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 382.111

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
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