Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 1.005
Definitions


In this code:

(1)

“Artificial swimming lagoon” means an artificial body of water used for recreational purposes with more than 20,000 square feet of surface area, an artificial liner, and a method of disinfectant. The term does not include a body of water open to the public that continuously recirculates water from a spring or a pool.

(2)

“Licensed practitioner” includes a sex offender treatment provider who is licensed under Chapter 110 (Council on Sex Offender Treatment), Occupations Code.

(3)

“Public swimming pool” means an artificial body of water, including a spa, maintained expressly for public recreational purposes, swimming and similar aquatic sports, or therapeutic purposes. The term does not include an artificial swimming lagoon or a body of water open to the public that continuously recirculates water from a spring.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1089 (H.B. 2036), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 821 (H.B. 1468), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.

Source: Section 1.005 — Definitions, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.­1.­htm#1.­005 (accessed May 4, 2024).

Accessed:
May 4, 2024

§ 1.005’s source at texas​.gov