Sec. 81.021. PROTECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH. The executive commissioner and department shall exercise their powers in matters relating to protecting the public health to prevent the introduction of disease into the state.
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. 3.0220, eff. April 2, 2015.
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 B. Prevention and Preparedness
Section 81.021. Protection of Public Health
Section 81.022. Health Education
Section 81.024. Reports by Department
Section 81.027. Trauma Service Area Regional Advisory Council Data Collection and Reporting