Sec. 12.001. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER. (a) The executive commissioner has general supervision and control over all matters relating to the health of the citizens of this state.
(b) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules for the performance of each duty imposed by law on the executive commissioner, the department, or the commissioner and file a copy of those rules with the department.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0010, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Department of State Health Services
Chapter 12 - Powers and Duties of Department of State Health Services
Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties
Section 12.0001. Commissioner's Powers and Duties; Effect of Conflict With Other Law
Section 12.001. General Powers and Duties of Executive Commissioner
Section 12.0011. Investigations in General