Sec. 418.018. MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE. (a) The governor may recommend the evacuation of all or part of the population from a stricken or threatened area in the state if the governor considers the action necessary for the preservation of life or other disaster mitigation, response, or recovery.
(b) The governor may prescribe routes, modes of transportation, and destinations in connection with an evacuation.
(c) The governor may control ingress and egress to and from a disaster area and the movement of persons and the occupancy of premises in the area.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection
Chapter 418 - Emergency Management
Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Governor
Section 418.011. Responsibility of Governor
Section 418.012. Executive Orders
Section 418.0125. Limitations on Medical Procedures
Section 418.013. Emergency Management Council
Section 418.014. Declaration of State of Disaster
Section 418.015. Effect of Disaster Declaration
Section 418.0155. Suspension List
Section 418.016. Suspension of Certain Laws and Rules
Section 418.017. Use of Public and Private Resources
Section 418.018. Movement of People
Section 418.019. Restricted Sale and Transportation of Materials
Section 418.0195. Disconnection of State Computer Networks
Section 418.020. Temporary Housing and Emergency Shelter
Section 418.021. Federal Aid for Local Government
Section 418.022. Aid for Individuals
Section 418.023. Clearance of Debris
Section 418.025. Limited Purpose Declaration
Section 418.026. Grants for Disaster Response by Nonprofit Food Banks