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§ 121.026 — EXPIRATION AND EXTENSION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS ISSUED BY HEALTH AUTHORITY

HS § 121.026Title 2. HEALTH · Part F. LOCAL REGULATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH · Ch. 121. LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH REORGANIZATION ACT · Art. B. HEALTH AUTHORITIES

Statute text

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(a)This section applies only to a public health order imposed on more than one individual, animal, place, or object.
(b)A public health order issued by a health authority under this chapter or other law expires on the 15th day following the date the order is issued unless, before the 15th day by majority vote:
(1)the governing body of a municipality or the commissioners court of a county that appointed the health authority extends the order for a longer period; or
(2)if the health authority is jointly appointed by a municipality and county, the commissioner's court of the county extends the order for a longer period.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 862 (S.B. 967), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Texas Health and Safety Code § 121.026 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.