Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 141.008
Adoption of Rules; Exemption from Application of Certain Rules


(a)

The executive commissioner may adopt rules to implement this chapter. In adopting the rules the executive commissioner shall comply with Subchapter B (Petition for Adoption of Rules), Chapter 2001 (Administrative Procedure), Government Code, including Sections 2001.032 (Legislative Review)(b) and 2001.033 (State Agency Order Adopting Rule), Government Code. In developing the rules to be adopted by the executive commissioner, the department shall consult parents, youth camp operators, and appropriate public and private officials and organizations.

(b)

A youth camp operator may grant an exemption from compliance with a rule that requires physical examinations or inoculations for children or staff if the exemption is requested on the grounds of religious convictions.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 636, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0383, eff. April 2, 2015.

Source: Section 141.008 — Adoption of Rules; Exemption from Application of Certain Rules, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.­141.­htm#141.­008 (accessed Apr. 29, 2024).

Accessed:
Apr. 29, 2024

§ 141.008’s source at texas​.gov