# Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.002: POLICY AND PURPOSE

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C382_S382.002

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.002
- **Heading:** POLICY AND PURPOSE
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 382 / Section 382.002

## Text

(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 Commission on Environmental Quality result in expeditious initiation of enforcement actions as provided by this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.001 § 382.001. SHORT TITLE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C382_S382.001.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.002 § 382.002. POLICY AND PURPOSE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C382_S382.002.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.003 § 382.003. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C382_S382.003.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.004 § 382.004. CONSTRUCTION WHILE PERMIT AMENDMENT APPLICATION PENDING.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C382_S382.004.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.005 § 382.005. EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION TO REGULATE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND EXPRESS PREEMPTION OF LOCAL REGULATIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C382_S382.005.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.011 § 382.011. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C382_S382.011.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.012 § 382.012. STATE AIR CONTROL PLAN.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C382_S382.012.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.013 § 382.013. AIR QUALITY CONTROL REGIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C382_S382.013.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.014 § 382.014. EMISSION INVENTORY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C382_S382.014.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.015 § 382.015. POWER TO ENTER PROPERTY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C382_S382.015.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.016 § 382.016. MONITORING REQUIREMENTS; EXAMINATION OF RECORDS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C382_S382.016.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.017 § 382.017. RULES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C382_S382.017.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.018 § 382.018. OUTDOOR BURNING OF WASTE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C382_S382.018.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.019 § 382.019. METHODS USED TO CONTROL AND REDUCE EMISSIONS FROM LAND VEHICLES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C382_S382.019.md)

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