Occupations Code
| Chapter 1954. Asbestos Health Protection |
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Code of Federal Regulations
Title 40 – Protection of Environment
Chapter I - Environmental Protection Agency
Texas Legislative Bills Passed Regarding Asbestos
Senate Bill 509: Requires asbestos surveys before issuing renovation/demolition permits. (PDF 10KB).
Senate Bill 509 FAQ (pdf 12KB)
Clarification on Survey verification (pdf 13KB)
Senate Bill 509- More Frequently Asked Questions (pdf 20KB)
Who can conduct an asbestos survey in a public building?
Who can remove asbestos from a public building?
House Bill 1279: Expands Asbestos Program's ability to enforce infractions of RFCI. (pdf 5KB)
Click here for more information on Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) Guidance
House Bill 1927: Prohibits the installation of asbestos. (pdf 18KB)
For assistance in finding MSDS sheets click here
House Bill 2844:Allows cities to test new asbestos control methods approved by the EPA. (pdf 8KB)
Click here to visit the EPA's website
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