86R5409 SCL-D
By: Guerra H.B. No. 1425
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the duration of laboratory support for testing of
vector-borne infectious diseases in border counties.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The heading to Subchapter F, Chapter 12, Health
and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows:
SUBCHAPTER F. [OFFICE OF] BORDER HEALTH
SECTION 2. Subchapter F, Chapter 12, Health and Safety
Code, is amended by adding Section 12.074 to read as follows:
Sec. 12.074. YEAR-ROUND LABORATORY TESTING FOR
VECTOR-BORNE INFECTIOUS DISEASES. The department shall provide
year-round laboratory support for arboviral testing of
vector-borne infectious diseases in counties located along the
international border with Mexico.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.