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Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 12.072. Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Disease Mitigation in Border Counties

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) To address vector-borne and zoonotic diseases and standardize practices in counties located along the international border with Mexico, the department shall:

(1) consult with the Department of Agriculture and other appropriate state agencies to study:

(A) the ongoing and potential needs of border counties related to vector-borne and zoonotic diseases;

(B) the availability of and capacity for vector mitigation and control, including increased staffing, equipment, education, and training;  and

(C) strategies to improve or develop continuing education and public outreach initiatives for vector-borne and zoonotic disease prevention, including sanitation, removal of standing water, use of repellant, and reporting to health authorities of rashes and other symptoms of vector-borne and zoonotic diseases;

(2) develop rapid local and regional response and support plans for:

(A) ongoing vector-borne and zoonotic disease control activities;  and

(B) disasters, including flooding, hurricanes, and outbreaks of vector-borne diseases;  and

(3) perform any administrative actions necessary to address the findings from the study described by Subdivision (1) and to implement any appropriate strategies developed under this section.

(b) The department may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations to implement and administer this section.  The department shall coordinate with appropriate federal agencies, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, public and private hospitals, institutions of higher education, and private entities in implementing and administering this section.

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