# Tex. Health and Safety Code § 241.002: PURPOSE

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C241_S241.002

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Health and Safety Code § 241.002
- **Heading:** PURPOSE
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 241 / Section 241.002

## Text

The purpose of this chapter is to protect and promote the public health and welfare by providing for the development, establishment, and enforcement of certain standards in the construction, maintenance, and operation of hospitals.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 241.001 § 241.001. SHORT TITLE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C241_S241.001.md)
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- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 241.003 § 241.003. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C241_S241.003.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 241.004 § 241.004. EXEMPTIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C241_S241.004.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 241.005 § 241.005. EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C241_S241.005.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 241.006 § 241.006. COORDINATION OF SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY STATE AGENCIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C241_S241.006.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 241.007 § 241.007. COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS REGARDING SONOGRAM BEFORE ABORTION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C241_S241.007.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 241.008 § 241.008.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C241_S241.008.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 241.009 § 241.009. PHOTO IDENTIFICATION BADGE REQUIRED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C241_S241.009.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 241.010 § 241.010. DISPOSITION OF FETAL REMAINS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C241_S241.010.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 241.011 § 241.011. HUMAN TRAFFICKING SIGNS REQUIRED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C241_S241.011.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 241.012 § 241.012. IN-PERSON HOSPITAL VISITATION DURING PERIOD OF DISASTER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C241_S241.012.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 241.021 § 241.021. LICENSE REQUIRED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C241_S241.021.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 241.022 § 241.022. LICENSE APPLICATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C241_S241.022.md)

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