Sec. 81.002. RESPONSIBILITY OF STATE AND PUBLIC. The state has a duty to protect the public health. Each person shall act responsibly to prevent and control communicable disease.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies
Chapter 81 - Communicable Diseases; Public Health Disasters; Public Health Emergencies
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 81.002. Responsibility of State and Public
Section 81.004. Administration of Chapter
Section 81.007. Limitation on Liability
Section 81.008. Communicable Disease in Animals; Exchange of Information
Section 81.009. Exemption From Medical Treatment
Section 81.011. Request for Information
Section 81.012. Designated Infection Control Officer
Section 81.013. Consideration of Federal Law and Regulations
Section 81.014. Long-Term Care Facility Infection Prevention and Control Program
Section 81.015. Antimicrobial Stewardship Regional Advisory Committees
Section 81.016. Personal Protective Equipment Reserve Advisory Committee
Section 81.016. Availability of Data Regarding Public Health Disaster