Title HS, Health and Safety Code

Sec. 81.403. TASK FORCE; DUTIES. (a) The Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response is created as an advisory panel to the governor. (b) The task force shall: (1) provide expert, evidence-based assessments, protocols, and recommendations related to state responses…

Sec. 81.404. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS; TERMS. (a) The governor may appoint members of the task force as necessary, including members from relevant state agencies, members with expertise in infectious diseases and other issues involved in the prevention of the spread of infectious d…

Sec. 81.405. REPORTS. The task force may make written reports on its findings and recommendations, including legislative recommendations, to the governor and legislature. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1099 (H.B. 2950), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.

Sec. 81.406. MEETINGS. (a) The task force shall meet: (1) at least once each year at a location determined by the task force director; and (2) at other times and locations as determined by the task force director. (b) The task force may meet telephonically in accordance with Sect…

Sec. 81.407. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. State agencies with members on the task force shall provide administrative support for the task force. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1099 (H.B. 2950), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.

Sec. 81.408. REIMBURSEMENT. Task force members serve without compensation and are not entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1099 (H.B. 2950), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.

Sec. 81B.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "designated public health disaster period" means a period: (1) based on a threat to the public health, including a threat from: (A) a chemical, biological, explosive, nuclear, or radiological attack or incident; or (B) a communicable dis…

Sec. 81B.002. APPLICABILITY. This chapter applies only to a medical staffing services agency that provides the following health care professionals to fill vacancies or address temporary staffing needs during a designated public health disaster period: (1) physician assistants lic…

Sec. 81B.003. PROHIBITED PRICE GOUGING DURING DESIGNATED PUBLIC HEALTH DISASTER PERIOD. During a designated public health disaster period, a medical staffing services agency to which this chapter applies may not, in an area subject to the declared state of disaster: (1) provide m…

Sec. 81B.004. CIVIL PENALTY; INJUNCTION. (a) A medical staffing services agency that violates this chapter is subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for each violation. (b) The consumer protection division of the office of the attorney general may bring an …

Sec. 81C.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "COVID-19" means the 2019 novel coronavirus disease and any variants of the disease. (2) "Governmental entity" means this state, a local government entity as defined by Section 418.004, Government Code, an open-enrollment charter sc…

Sec. 81C.002. PROHIBITED FACE-COVERING MANDATE. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a governmental entity may not implement, order, or otherwise impose a mandate requiring a person to wear a face mask or other face covering to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (b) The limitat…

Sec. 81C.003. PROHIBITED VACCINE MANDATE. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a governmental entity may not implement, order, or otherwise impose a mandate requiring a person to be vaccinated against COVID-19. (b) The prohibition under Subsection (a) applies only to the ext…

Sec. 81C.004. PROHIBITED CLOSURE MANDATE FOR PRIVATE BUSINESSES AND SCHOOLS. A governmental entity may not implement, order, or otherwise impose a mandate requiring the closure of a private business, public school, open-enrollment charter school, or private school to prevent the …

Sec. 81D.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Adverse action" means an action taken by an employer that a reasonable person would consider was for the purpose of punishing, alienating, or otherwise adversely affecting an employee, contractor, applicant for employment, or appli…

Sec. 81D.002. EMPLOYER CORONAVIRUS VACCINE MANDATES PROHIBITED. An employer may not adopt or enforce a mandate requiring an employee, contractor, applicant for employment, or applicant for a contract position to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment or a con…

Sec. 81D.003. PROHIBITED ADVERSE ACTION BY EMPLOYER. An employer may not take an adverse action against an employee, contractor, applicant for employment, or applicant for a contract position for a refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., 3rd C.S.…

Sec. 81D.0035. ADVERSE ACTION EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, AND PHYSICIANS. (a) In this section: (1) "Health care facility" means a facility that is a provider of services, as defined by Section 1861, Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1…

Sec. 81D.004. COMPLAINT; INVESTIGATION. (a) An employee, contractor, applicant for employment, or applicant for a contract position against whom an employer took an adverse action in violation of this chapter may file a complaint with the commission in the form and manner prescri…

Sec. 81D.005. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF. (a) On receipt of a complaint filed under Section 81D.004, the commission may request that the attorney general bring an action for injunctive relief against the employer to prevent further violations of this chapter by the employer. The action mu…

Sec. 81D.006. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY. (a) The commission shall impose on an employer who violates this chapter an administrative penalty in an amount equal to $50,000 for each violation, unless the employer, as applicable: (1) hires the applicant for employment or offers a contra…

Sec. 81D.007. RULES. The commission shall adopt rules as necessary to implement and enforce this chapter. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 7), Sec. 1, eff. February 6, 2024.

Sec. 82.001. SHORT TITLE. This chapter may be cited as the Texas Cancer Incidence Reporting Act. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 33, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.

Sec. 82.002. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Cancer" includes: (A) a large group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells; (B) any condition of tumors having the properties of anaplasia, invasion, and metastasis; (C) a cellular tumor the na…

Sec. 82.003. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER. This chapter applies to records of cases of cancer, diagnosed on or after January 1, 1979, and to records of all ongoing cancer cases diagnosed before January 1, 1979. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Act…

Sec. 82.004. REGISTRY REQUIRED. The department shall maintain a cancer registry for the state. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0252, eff. April 2, 2015.

Sec. 82.005. CONTENT OF REGISTRY. (a) The cancer registry must be a central data bank of accurate, precise, and current information that medical authorities agree serves as an invaluable tool in the early recognition, prevention, cure, and control of cancer. (b) The cancer regist…

Sec. 82.006. EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER AND DEPARTMENT POWERS. (a) To implement this chapter, the executive commissioner may adopt rules that the executive commissioner considers necessary. (b) To implement this chapter, the department may: (1) execute contracts considered necessary;…

Sec. 82.007. REPORTS. (a) The department shall publish an annual report to the legislature of the information obtained under this chapter. (b) The department, in cooperation with other cancer reporting organizations and research institutions, may publish reports the department de…

Sec. 82.008. DATA FROM MEDICAL RECORDS. (a) To ensure an accurate and continuing source of data concerning cancer, each health care facility, clinical laboratory, and health care practitioner shall furnish to the department, on request, data the executive commissioner considers n…

Sec. 82.009. CONFIDENTIALITY. (a) Reports, records, and information obtained under this chapter are confidential and are not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code, are not subject to subpoena, and may not otherwise be released or made public except as provided …

Sec. 82.010. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY. The following persons subject to this chapter that act in compliance with this chapter are not civilly or criminally liable for furnishing the information required under this chapter: (1) a health care facility or clinical laboratory; (2) an …

Sec. 82.011. EXAMINATION AND SUPERVISION NOT REQUIRED. This chapter does not require an individual to submit to any medical examination or supervision or to examination or supervision by the department. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by: Acts 2…

Sec. 83.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "task force" means the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1063 (H.B. 1225), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.

Sec. 83.002. CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE TASK FORCE. (a) The Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force is composed of: (1) 20 members appointed by the governor as follows: (A) one family practice physician; (B) one pathologist; (C) one nephrologist from a nephrology department of a state medi…

Sec. 83.003. DUTIES. The task force shall: (1) coordinate implementation of the state's cost-effective plan for prevention, early screening, diagnosis, and management of chronic kidney disease for the state's population through national, state, and local partners; and (2) educate…

Sec. 83.004. REIMBURSEMENT. A member of the task force may receive reimbursement for travel expenses as provided by Section 2110.004, Government Code. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1063 (H.B. 1225), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.

Sec. 83.005. ASSISTANCE. The commission shall provide administrative support to the task force, including necessary staff and meeting facilities. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1063 (H.B. 1225), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.

Sec. 83.006. REPORT. Not later than January 1 of each odd-numbered year, the task force shall submit its findings and recommendations to: (1) the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house of representatives; and (2) the presiding officers of the appropriate standing…

Sec. 83.007. FUNDING. (a) The task force, through the commission, may accept gifts and grants from individuals, private or public organizations, or federal or local funds to support the task force. (b) The commission shall investigate any potential sources of funding from federal…

Sec. 83.008. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW. Except as specifically provided by this chapter, Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the task force. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1063 (H.B. 1225), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.

Sec. 83.009. TASK FORCE REVIEW AND ABOLISHMENT. (a) The commission shall review the continued need for the task force at least once every five years. (b) If the commission determines the task force is no longer needed and should be abolished, the commission shall publish notice o…

Sec. 84.001. SHORT TITLE. This chapter may be cited as the Occupational Condition Reporting Act. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 245, Sec. 2, eff. May 23, 1997.

Sec. 84.002. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Health professional" means an individual whose: (A) vocation or profession is directly or indirectly related to the maintenance of health in another individual; and (B) duties require a specified amount of formal education and may r…

Sec. 84.003. REPORTABLE CONDITIONS; RULES. (a) Asbestosis and silicosis are occupational conditions that are reportable to the department. (b) Blood lead levels in adults are laboratory findings that are reportable to the department as provided by department rule. (c) The executi…

Sec. 84.004. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (a) The following persons shall report cases or suspected cases of reportable conditions to the department: (1) a physician who diagnoses or treats the individual with the condition; (2) a person who is in charge of a clinical or hospital labo…