Construction of Chapter

Tex. Government Code § 433.007, under Chapter 433.

Tex. Government Code § 433.007

Sec. 433.007. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. This chapter shall be construed broadly to effect its intent to recognize the governor's broad power of action in the exercise of the police power of the state to provide adequate control over persons and conditions during periods of impending or actual public crisis or disaster and to provide means for local governments to protect lives and property and maintain the operation of government. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.