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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 2. HEALTH |
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Subtitle D. PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND REPORTS OF DISEASES |
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Chapter 81. COMMUNICABLE DISEASES |
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Subchapter C. REPORTS AND REPORTABLE DISEASES |
Sec. 81.041. REPORTABLE DISEASES
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(a) The board shall identify each communicable disease or health condition that shall be reported under this chapter.
(b) The board shall classify each reportable disease according to its nature and the severity of its effect on the public health.
(c) The board shall maintain and revise as necessary the list of reportable diseases.
(d) The board may establish registries for reportable diseases and other communicable diseases and health conditions. The provision to the department of information relating to a communicable disease or health condition that is not classified as reportable is voluntary only.
(e) Acquired immune deficiency syndrome and human immunodeficiency virus infection are reportable diseases under this chapter for which the board shall require reports.
(f) In a public health disaster, the commissioner may require reports of communicable diseases or other health conditions from providers without board rule or action. The commissioner shall issue appropriate instructions relating to complying with the reporting requirements of this section.