Sec. 1001.002. AGENCY AND AGENCY FUNCTIONS. (a) In this section, "function" includes a power, duty, program, or activity and an administrative support services function associated with the power, duty, program, or activity, unless consolidated under Section 531.02012, Government Code.
(b) The department is an agency of the state.
(c) In accordance with Subchapter A-1, Chapter 531, Government Code, and notwithstanding any other law, the department performs only functions related to public health, including health care data collection and maintenance of the Texas Health Care Information Collection program.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 1.09.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.16, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Health and Mental Health
Chapter 1001 - Department of State Health Services
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 1001.002. Agency and Agency Functions
Section 1001.003. Sunset Provision
Section 1001.004. References in Law Meaning Department
Section 1001.005. References in Law Meaning Commissioner or Designee