Texas § HS.161.011 - PERMISSION REQUIRED
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§ HS.161.011. PERMISSION REQUIRED
PERMISSION REQUIRED. A person, including an officer or agent of this state or of an instrumentality or political subdivision of this state, may not enter a private residence to conduct a health inspection without first receiving: (1) permission obtained from a lawful adult occupant of the residence; or (2) an authorization to inspect the residence for a specific public health purpose by a magistrate or by an order of a court of competent jurisdiction on a showing of a probable violation of a state health law, a control measure under Chapter 81 , or a health ordinance of a political subdivision. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 2.189, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § HS.161.011
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Section HS.161.011 ("PERMISSION REQUIRED") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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