Sec. 88.0025. CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION. The executive commissioner may adopt policies and procedures to promote the elimination of childhood lead poisoning within the state, and the department shall implement all adopted policies and procedures. The executive commissioner may adopt measures to:
(1) significantly reduce the incidence of childhood lead poisoning throughout the state;
(2) improve public awareness of lead safety issues and educate both property owners and tenants about practices that can reduce the incidence of lead poisoning; and
(3) encourage the testing of children likely to suffer the consequences of lead poisoning so that prompt diagnosis and treatment and the prevention of harm are possible.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 740, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0302, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies
Chapter 88 - Reports of Childhood Lead Poisoning
Section 88.002. Confidentiality
Section 88.0025. Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
Section 88.003. Reportable Health Condition
Section 88.004. Persons Required to Report
Section 88.005. Reporting Procedures
Section 88.006. Reports of Hospitalization; Death
Section 88.007. Department Rules for Follow-Up Care; Coordination of Care