Sec. 433.007. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This chapter shall be construed broadly to effect its intent to recognize the governor's broad power of action in the exercise of the police power of the state to provide adequate control over persons and conditions during periods of impending or actual public crisis or disaster and to provide means for local governments to protect lives and property and maintain the operation of government.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans
Chapter 433 - State of Emergency
Section 433.001. Proclamation of State of Emergency
Section 433.002. Issuance of Directives
Section 433.003. Duration of State of Emergency
Section 433.004. Duties of Law Enforcement Agency