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