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. (1) significantly reduce the incidence of childhood lead poisoning throughout the state;
2. (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. (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.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 740, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0302, eff. April 2, 2015.