Sec. 382.002. POLICY AND PURPOSE  


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  • (a) The policy of this state and the purpose of this chapter are to safeguard the state's air resources from pollution by controlling or abating air pollution and emissions of air contaminants, consistent with the protection of public health, general welfare, and physical property, including the esthetic enjoyment of air resources by the public and the maintenance of adequate visibility.

    (b) It is intended that this chapter be vigorously enforced and that violations of this chapter or any rule or order of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission result in expeditious initiation of enforcement actions as provided by this chapter.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 11.139, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.