Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
Title 12. HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH |
Chapter 1001. DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES |
Subchapter D. POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT |
Sec. 1001.073. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT RELATED TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE
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The department is responsible for administering human services programs regarding substance abuse, including:
(1) administering, coordinating, and contracting for the delivery of substance abuse prevention and treatment programs at the state and local level;
(2) inspecting, licensing, and enforcing regulations regarding substance abuse treatment facilities; and
(3) providing public education on substance abuse issues, as directed by law.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 1.09.