Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 10. GENERAL GOVERNMENT |
Subtitle D. STATE PURCHASING AND GENERAL SERVICES |
Chapter 2165. STATE BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND PROPERTY |
Subchapter G. INDOOR AIR QUALITY |
Sec. 2165.302. GENERAL INVESTIGATION AND TESTING
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(a) Except as provided by Section 2165.303:
(1) the commission shall refer matters related to the investigation and testing of indoor air quality in state buildings under the charge and control of the commission to the Texas Department of Health; and
(2) the department shall conduct any necessary investigation and testing of indoor air quality in state buildings, on request or referral of an entity with charge and control of the state building.
(b) The department may contract with a private entity to assist with investigation and testing duties under this section.
(c) The department shall report all findings and test results related to indoor air quality in state buildings that are obtained directly by the department or under a contract with a private entity to the State Office of Risk Management in a form and manner prescribed by the office for that purpose.
(d) The department may establish a system of charges for indoor air quality investigation and testing in state buildings. A system established by the department shall ensure that the department is reimbursed for the cost of providing the services by the agency or agencies occupying the portions of a building that are investigated or tested.
(e) The department shall adopt rules and procedures relating to the investigation and testing of indoor air quality in state buildings.