122.005 – POWERS OF TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY. (a)
Texas Health and Safety Code § 122.005
Summary
This law grants Type A general-law municipalities the authority to take necessary actions to protect public health and control disease outbreaks. It allows local governments to prevent communicable diseases from entering their communities and to manage healthcare facilities effectively.
Empowers municipalities to act against communicable diseases.
Allows for examination and detention of potentially infected individuals.
Enables establishment and regulation of hospitals.
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