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

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 13.037: DETERMINATION OF RESIDENCY.

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  1. HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
  2. TITLE 2. HEALTH
  3. SUBTITLE A. DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
  4. CHAPTER 13. DEPARTMENT HOSPITALS AND RESPIRATORY FACILITIES
  5. SUBCHAPTER B. TEXAS TUBERCULOSIS CODE

(a) A person is a resident of this state if the person:

(1) is physically present and living voluntarily in this state;

(2) intends to make a home in this state; and

(3) is not in this state temporarily.

(b) The intent to make a home in this state may be demonstrated by proof similar to or including:

(1) the possession of documentation, such as a Texas driver's license, motor vehicle registration, or voter registration certificate;

(2) the presence of personal effects at a specific abode in this state; or

(3) employment in this state.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.

Collected 2026-08-27T01:47:17Z. Source file · JSON

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