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Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 88.0025. Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention

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

The executive commissioner may adopt policies and procedures to promote the elimination of childhood lead poisoning within the state, and the department shall implement all adopted policies and procedures.  The executive commissioner may adopt measures to:

(1) significantly reduce the incidence of childhood lead poisoning throughout the state;

(2) improve public awareness of lead safety issues and educate both property owners and tenants about practices that can reduce the incidence of lead poisoning;  and

(3) encourage the testing of children likely to suffer the consequences of lead poisoning so that prompt diagnosis and treatment and the prevention of harm are possible.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 88.0025. Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-88-0025/

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