Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Government Code § 526.0056: PILOT PROGRAM TO PREVENT SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS OR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES.

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GOVERNMENT CODE
TITLE 4. EXECUTIVE BRANCH
SUBTITLE I. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
CHAPTER 526. ADDITIONAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION AND EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER
SUBCHAPTER B. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROVIDED OR ADMINISTERED BY COMMISSION

The commission may provide guidance to the local health authority of Bexar County in establishing a pilot program funded by the county to prevent the spread of HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and other infectious and communicable diseases. The program may include a disease control program that provides for the anonymous exchange of used hypodermic needles and syringes.

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2025.

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