Sec. 1001.079. PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT POLICY. (a) In this section, "local health department" means a local health department established under Subchapter D, Chapter 121.
(b) The department shall create a policy to allow a local health department flexibility, to the extent allowed under federal law, in the use of personnel and other resources during disaster response activities, outbreaks, and other appropriate public health threats.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 732 (S.B. 127), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Health and Mental Health
Chapter 1001 - Department of State Health Services
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties of Department
Section 1001.071. General Powers and Duties of Department Related to Health Care
Section 1001.0711. School Health Advisory Committee
Section 1001.072. General Powers and Duties of Department Related to Mental Health
Section 1001.073. General Powers and Duties of Department Related to Substance Abuse
Section 1001.074. Information Regarding Complaints
Section 1001.077. Adult Diabetes Education Program
Section 1001.078. Funding Formula; Public Health Evaluation
Section 1001.079. Public Health Threat Policy
Section 1001.080. Health Insurance Coverage Information
Section 1001.081. Health Insurance Exchange Information
Section 1001.084. Contracting and Auditing Authority; Delegation
Section 1001.084. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Public Reporting System
Section 1001.085. Management and Direction by Executive Commissioner
Section 1001.086. Treatment Alternatives Training Curriculum for Judges and Attorneys
Section 1001.088. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Hotlines