Sec. 88.003. REPORTABLE HEALTH CONDITION. (a) Childhood blood lead levels that exceed the reference level are reportable.
(b) The executive commissioner by rule may designate:
(1) blood lead concentrations in children that must be reported; and
(2) the ages of children for whom the reporting requirements apply.
(c) The executive commissioner may adopt rules that establish a registry of children with blood lead levels that exceed the reference level and lead poisoning.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 965, Sec. 52, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0303, 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