Sec. 508.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Environmental or toxic agent" means any bacterium or other disease-producing organism, toxic substance, radioactive substance, or other hazardous substance capable of causing widespread human illness, death, or substantial negative economic impact. (2) "Health authority" means a physician appointed as a health authority or a regional director under Chapter 121. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1022, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 508.001, under Area Quarantine For Environmental Or Toxic Agent.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 508.001