Public Health - Laws & Policies

Understanding public health laws is essential for ensuring community health and safety. Below are key chapters from the Texas Health and Safety Code that govern public health practices:

Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 81

  • Communicable Diseases; Public Health Disasters; Public Health Emergencies

Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 88

  • Reports of Childhood Lead Poisoning 

Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 121

  • Local Regulation of Public Health