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Declaration of a Public Health Disaster in the State of Texas for COVID-19 (Commissioner of Public Health of Texas)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Texas
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
General
Keyword
Public health Hazards Risk assessment/management
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This document declares a state of public health disaster for the entire State of Texas due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Full text
English
Website
www.dshs.state.tx.us

References - Legislation

Implements

Texas Disaster Act of 1975 (Texas Government Code: Title 4. Executive Branch; Subtitle B. Law Enforcement and Public Protection; Chapter 418. Emergency Management)

Legislation | United States of America | 1975 (2020)

Keyword: Hazards, Governance, Early warning system, Risk assessment/management, Public health, Institution, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX