Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. Health Authorities
Section 121.026. Expiration and Extension of Certain Public Health Orders Issued by Health Authority

Sec. 121.026. EXPIRATION AND EXTENSION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS ISSUED BY HEALTH AUTHORITY. (a) This section applies only to a public health order imposed on more than one individual, animal, place, or object.
(b) A public health order issued by a health authority under this chapter or other law expires on the 15th day following the date the order is issued unless, before the 15th day by majority vote:
(1) the governing body of a municipality or the commissioners court of a county that appointed the health authority extends the order for a longer period; or
(2) if the health authority is jointly appointed by a municipality and county, the commissioner's court of the county extends the order for a longer period.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 862 (S.B. 967), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.

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